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
“He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. come, see the place where He was lying.” Matthew 28:6 NASB
Marcia, Windermere, FL
Katie – Decatur, IL
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” – Colossians 4:2 NIV
Laura K in Spearfish, SD
For God has consigned all to disobedience, that He may have mercy on all. Oh, the depths of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways! Romans 11:32-33 ESV
Megan–Kansas City, KS
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 whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
Jer 33:3 NRSV
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Angelika
Kitchener, ON Canada
Kelli, Apex NC
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside very encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Hebrews 12:1
Nancy
St. Augustine, FL
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:12 (NIV)
Natalie, Clemmons, NC
Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles. Proverbs 21:23, NKJV
Rachel, Clemmons, NC
By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35, NKJV
Juli vrotney
Lindale, Texas
Col 3:12
Therefore as the elect of God, holy and beloved,
put on tender mercies, kindness, humility,
meekness, longsuffering;
Nkjv
Pam in Chiangmai 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:12-13(NLT)
Terri
Senoia, GA
John 1:16 “Out of His fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.:
NIV
“You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to You.” Psalm 86:5 (NIV)
Atlanta!
Nancy, Grand Haven, MI
Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4 (NKVJ)
Stacy from McDonough, GA
Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:133 NIV
Almost forgot to post…
Kristi, Gardner, KS (working on a section of scripture, so this one is a fragment)
Romans 12:7 ESV
if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;
Pam Mendoza
Cypress, CA
Psalm 139.23
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
NIV
Better late than never!!
Billie Payne– Batesville, MS
Deut 30:11 (NIV)
Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach.
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
1 John 4:11 NIV
Dana
Boerne, TX
Kim, Blair NE
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:3-4 NIV
Jean from Lebanon, Tennessee
“Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”
Colossians 4:6. NASB
BC, Canada
Psalm 139:5-6 NIV You hen me in behind and before, and You lay Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Aimee, Houston, TX
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:5-6 NIV
Jana, Quitaque, TX
Colossians 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.
Lisa, Cartersville, GA
Psalm 34:5 NIV
Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
Brook
Santa Monica, CA
Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.
James 4:11 niv84
Audrey from Cimarron, KS. In honor of my Memaw’s 90th birthday this week is her favorite verse: 1 John 4:7 (NIV) “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
mitzi from Brandon, MS
Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. I will praise You, O LORD my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. For great is Your love toward me; You have delivered me from the depths of the grave. Psalm 86:11-13 NIV
Lisa B. Dallas, TX
Judge not, that you not be judged. Matthew 7:1 ESV
Brooke, Mobile, AL
“For The Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” -Zephaniah 3:17 NLT
Mickey, Blue Springs, MO
The Lord says,” I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.”
Psalm 32:8
Gabby, Lake View,NY
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it many benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Ann
Ft Lauderdale, Fl
“Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, accordingly to the power that works in us.”
Ephesians 3:20. NKJV
Patricia, San Diego, CA
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Eph 2:10 (ESV)
Kelly, Jackson, MS
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 NIV
Julie, Tallassee, AL
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. John 15:9-10
Jessica, Fort Collins 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
jaimee, madisonville. “as for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world, and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient…” ephesians 2:1-2, NIV. (still working my way thru all ephesians!)
Very timely so taking your verse, Beth!
Summer C, Fuquay Varina, NC
Col 3:12-13 NIV
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.
Lydia, Nampa, ID
“You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 16:11 (NIV84)
Lindsay- St. John’s MI
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (Colossians 3:12 NIV)
Cat
San Antonio, Texas
Colossians 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.
And The Lord will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your bones; And you will be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail. ~ Isaiah 58:11 NASB
Toni Reno
Jay, Ok
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)
Sheila Gibe
Jay, Ok
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)
Michelle from Seattle:
“Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” 1 Cor 10:24 NIV
Shannon from Surrey, BC Canada
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 (ESV)
12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 13 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
Farrah, Jackson, MS
Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles. Proverbs 21:23, NKJV