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
Jana from Austin:
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exo 14:14 NIV
Tracy, Abby, and Ava Grace from Wichita Falls, TX
Ephesians 4:26 NIV “In your anger do not sin: do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,”
Beth, London Ontario
A bit late – just got back from holidaying in Florida. Love the clothing theme for verses but I already had one picked out for this round…
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
Matthew 11:28
New International Version (NIV)
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Lisa in Hurst, TX
Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay.
Psalm 70:5 (NIV)
Karon
March 1, 2013 – failed to post, but have been repeating:
“Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV
March 18, 2013
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 NIV
Lisa Malstrom Spring, TX
I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.
Psalm 119:16 NIV
New Orleans, Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. ESV
One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD and to meditate in His temple. Psalm 27:4 (NASB)
Kati, Ocracoke Island, NC
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. (Romans 12:14 NIV)
Vicky
Lewisville tx
And the he said “please show me Your Glory”
Exodus 33:18
Amy, Hood River
“To me—less than the least of all the saints—this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ and to enlighten everyone about God’s secret plan—a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.” Ephesians 3:8-9, NET Bible
Marita – Maricopa, AZ
Colossians 3:12 (ESV)
Put on then, as God’s choosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience
Psalm 51:10 niv Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Betsy, Maryville, TN
1 Peter 1:5 (NASB) who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Pat, Birmingham, Al
Phillipians 4:19 ASV
And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Tiffany H, Texas City
Lainey Grace, Texas City
We let Spring Break get the best of us…we’re repeating our last one…
Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 NLT
Debbie, Colorado Springs
It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman. Prov 21:19 NET
Ashley Sullens
Kings Mountain, NC
Psalm 27:3 (NASB)
Though a host encamp against me, my heart will not fear; though war arise against me, In spite of this I shall be confident.
A Cord of 3 Strands, Karen, Christy, Cheryl
Jay, OK
I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27 NIV
Jennifer – Wilmington DE
You hem me in behind and before,
and You lay Your hand upon me.
– Psalm 139:5 (NIV)
Kim
Des Moines, IA
Romans 8:28 (NIV)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
Allison, Colorado Springs CO
“He will cover you with his wings; you will be safe in his care; his faithfulness will protect and defend you”
Psalm 91:4 (GNT)
Kimberly, Watha, John 19:16-17(NKJV)
Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led Him away. And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgatha,
Cindy B. West Palm Beach, FL
…Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You. Jeremiah 32:17 NKJV
Sheri, Portland, OR
“Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes.” James 5:2 NIV84
(Planning on finishing all of James before the 2014 SSMTC!)
Mandi, San Angelo, TX
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, (Colossians 3:12 ESV)
I am doing double duty, because I missed March 1.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23
NASB
Ashley
Newport, TN
Donalda Osler SK
Psalms 3:3-6 NIV
3) “But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
4) I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.
5) I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.
6) I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.”
Dawn Kornelson Airdrie, Alberta Canada
Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice
Philippians 4:4 NIV
He makes me as surefooted as a deer, leading me safely along the mountain heights. Psalm 18:33 NLT
Jenny Stade, Clovis, CA
Debbie from Lawrenceville, GA
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.
Psalm 37:23-24 NLT
Those that wait upon Jehovah shall renew their strength they will rise up on wings like eagles they will run and not grow weary they will walk and not faint.
Cara, Oswego. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26. NET
Brandy, Mooresville, IN
Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.
Mathew 11:28
Paula Risius, Waukee, IA,
“And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. So whoeever has God’s Son has life; whoever does not have his Son does not have life.” 1 John 5:11,12 NLT
Emily L, Olathe, Ks
“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” Colossians 2:8, NIV
Jennifer-Deer Park
“Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust.” Psalm 143:8 NIV
Lou Ann, McAllen, TX
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Col. 3:12 NIV
Andalusia, AL
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. (Isaiah 44:3 NIV)
Melissa from Grayson, Ga
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
Becky Scherle
Waddell, AZ
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Rm 12:2 (NIV)
But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children –
Psalm 103:17
Brandy, Sutherlin.
“For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” John 3:17 NIV
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17 NIV)
Patti, SaleM Oregon
You too, must be patient. Take courage for the coming of The Lord is at hand.
James 5:8 NLT
Matthew 18:10 csb See that you don’t look down on one of these little ones, because I tell you that in heaven their angels continually veiw the face of my father in heaven
Amy in Central,La
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord ’s praise, for he has been good to me. (Psalm 13:5, 6 NIV)
Chasity, WA
For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV
Mary, Rancho Mirage
Greater is he that is in you, then he that is in the world.
1 John 4:4, KJV