Hey, all of you lovely things! It’s nearly Spring and we’re all the way to verse 6! You are doing fabulously, Sisters. We are still THOUSANDS strong on this Scripture memory team. Thousands of Swords drawn and in the hands of women who want to love and not hate, build up and not destroy, rejoice because our God is faithful and not throw ourselves in the nearest ditch because life is hard. And, boy, is it.
I think God has given me something that could be a tad fun to do this time around. Since we started off the week here on the blog talking about clothes, what do you say we end it that way? For those of you who want to come alongside this theme with me, I’m throwing out three different Scriptures about clothing ourselves. You are still welcome to do your own selections as always but, just in case some of you were still in decision-mode and this sounded fitting (pardon the pun), come along with me into the closet of Scripture and let’s come out some well-dressed women of God! I’m offering the first two selections to you in two different versions so you can choose which one resonates most.
Colossians 3:12-13 (NIV) — (As you can see, this one includes two Scriptures. You’d only need to choose one of these for Verse 6 but I thought just maybe somebody could use a fresh, strong exhortation to forgive as you’ve been forgiven. I don’t know about you but that verse is never wasted on me. If you’d like, you could do the first verse for #6 and the second verse for #7.)
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
12Â Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 13Â bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others.
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Now for the second set of verses on clothing ourselves. Sometimes we need to clothe ourselves in humility before we try clothing ourselves to no avail with compassion. Our pride is usually reason #1 that we don’t feel compassionate. At least it has been for me.
1 Peter 5:5 (NIV)
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5 (The NET Bible)
In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
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And you’ve just GOT to love Luke 24:49 in view of our clothing theme this week! Here’s the third selection out of the closet of Scripture, straight from the mouth of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Luke 24:49 NIV
 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.
Luke 24:49 The NET Bible
And look, I am sending you what my Father promised. But stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
Power from on high! Bless His most holy Name.
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So there you have it! Three gorgeous jackets to wear. Which one do you need to wrap around you most right now? Do you need to be clothed with compassion? Humility? Power?? He’s got you covered. But just like we do each morning, we’ve got to get dressed on purpose.
Here’s what I’ve been thinking about in view of our clothing theme. Remember all those jackets in my 5+ Year Club? Several of them I’d had for ten solid years and I’m still wearing them. When it comes to tangible clothing, that can be good stewardship. But sometimes we can do the same kind of thing spiritually and emotionally and it’s not pretty. We can keep wearing the same old jacket…
…of anger
…or of bitterness
…or of negativity
…or of chronic disappointment
…or of sensuality
…or of desperation
and we’re so used to wearing it that we throw it on automatically, without giving a thought to the fact that we really could have a whole new wardrobe. It might be time we changed the way we dressed. And this whole new incredibly expensive wardrobe of compassion, humility, and anointing has already been paid for. And it’s in your size and mine.
Yep. I’m in the mood for some new clothes.
Beth, Houston. Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others. Colossians 3:12-13 The NET Bible
OK, Sisters! Let’s have it! What are you memorizing this time around???
PS. LifeWay Women’s All Access Blog did the funniest thing. They dug into the Living Proof Live archives and pulled out pictures of every single one of those jackets in Monday’s post. Some of you might get a kick out of it. Here’s the link: The Proof Is In The Jacket.
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Meleah, Baltimore
More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, -Romans 5:3-4 (ESV)
Judy Heindl – Cottageville, WV
Eph 4:6 “One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” KJV
Michelle from Norman, OK “And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him who are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 NIV
STACY, CHAPIN,SC
Therefore, as the elect God, holy and dearly loved, clothe
yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility,
gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12
Casey, San Antonio, TX. “But I call to God, and the LORD saves me.” Psalm 55:16 NIV
Josie
Bossier City, LA
Psalm 16:8, NLT
I know the LORD is always with me.
I will not be shaken for he is right beside me.
Matthew 22:37-38
Jesus replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.”
Diana from Arcadia, WI
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear… Psalm 46:1-2a NIV
Suzy Smith, Grove City, Ohio
For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Jill Hsieh – Aurora, IL – Psalm 27:2 – “When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.” NIV84
Terri, Plano, Tx , Col 3:12-13 NET
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as The Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others.
Megan, Houston
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, (2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV)
Debbie, Norfolk, VA
Everything is permissible for me-but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible for me-but I will not be mastered by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12 NIV
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, (Philippians 2:9 ESV)
Karen from Mandeville, LA
“Keep watching and praying, that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Mark 14:38 New American Standard
Susan, Houston
The God of Peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of your Lord Jesus be with you.
Romans 16:20. NLT
Jeanette, Mansfield
See the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6, NASB
Shelley, Fort Walton Beach, Fl
“But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things.”
Philippians 2:7-8 (NIV)
Robin
Springdale, Arkansas
Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.
Deut. 3:22 NIV
Stormy from Payson, Utah
“For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.'”
-Isaiah 41:13 (ESV)
1 Peter 5:6 KJV
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time
Beverly, Vicksburg, MS
Psalm 145:8
“The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.”
Delta, from Lakeland, Florida
Luke 24:49
New English Translation (NET)
49 And look, I am sending you what my Father promised. But stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
Natalie Christopher Olympia, WA
through whom we have access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.
Romans 5:2 NIV84
Rene, Overland Park, KS “The grass dries up; the flower withers, but our God’s word will exist forever.” Isaiah 40:8 CEB
IN the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders, and all of you cloth yourselfs with humility tword one another, because God oppoese the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 1 Peter 5:5
Christy, TX
Phil 1:6 (NIV)
“being confident in this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Suzanne Houston
“. . .our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnance, and He will deliver us from your hand, o king. But if not let it be known to you, o king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.” Daniel 3:17-18 NKJV
Shelley, Springfield, MO
“And from his fulness we have all received grace upon grace.” John 1:16 ESV
Leanne, Billings, MT
Exodus 14:14(NIV)
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Wendy, Blacksburg, VA
“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” -Colossians 3:12 (NLT)
Kimber, ID
Jeremiah 17:7-8
7 “But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. 8 He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
Tenille, Mountain Home, AR
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 NIV
Heather from Atlanta, GA
Colossians 3:12-13 (NIV) “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Cathy, Warsaw, IN – I know it’s late…but I am still doing this…
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death. Psalm 68:19-20 NIV
Whitney Bandermann from Cape Girardeau, MO
Colossians 3:12 NIV
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
**Sorry I’m late…I’ve been out of town and couldn’t use internet! =)
Julie, Alliance, NE
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
Barb, Prescott Valley, AZ
Colossians 3:12-13 (NIV)
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, (mercy), kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (I’ll try this long one-cuz I need that last part most.)
Mary Ellen in Laurel, MT
“so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ” Phil 1:10 NIV
Yolanda
Ulysses, Ks
: “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” (Psalm 105:4 NIV)
I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws. (Psalm 119:7 NIV)
Carolyn from Springfield, Mo
Isiah 46:4 NIV
Even to your old age and GRAY hair,
I AM HE – I am He who will Sustain You
I HAVE MADE YOU – and I Will Carry You
I WILL SUSTAIN YOU
Cyndy Columbia, SD
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Philippians 1:27 NIV
waylene, Loma Linda: Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. Ps. 130:2 KJV
Jill Kline, Chillicothe, MO
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of God. ”
Hebrews 12:2, NIV
Carolyn from Springfield, Mo
Isiah 46:4 NIV
Even to your old age and Gray hair –
I AM HE – I am He who will Sustain You
I HAVE MADE YOU – and I will Carry You
I WILL SUSTAIN YOU – and I will Rescue You
Bonnie from Jacksonville, FL
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy, at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11
ESV
Marcie from Pacific Grove, CA. My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding… Proverbs 2:1-3 (NIV)
Linda – LPM – Proverbs 31:26 (ERV) – She speaks with wisdom and teaches others to be loving and kind.
Laura, Green Cove Springs FL
Col 3:13-Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (NIV)