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.)
12Â Therefore, as Godâs chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Â 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, âGod opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.â
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.â
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
Connie from Plano. Zephaniah 3:17-“The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” New International Version
Luke 9:23 MSG
23Then he told them what they could expect for themselves: âAnyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. Youâre not in the driverâs seatâI am. Donât run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and Iâll show you how.
Jennifer Myatt, Dry Ridge, KY
( Sorry I’m just posting, I forgot. Oops!?)
‘Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.’
Matthew 6:34
1 Peter 2:23-24 (NIV)
When they hurled their insults at Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats. Instead, He entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed.
Rose, Dallas
1 Samuel 12:24, ESV
Only fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.
Laurie Giddings- Lake Stevens, WA
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, âI am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.â
(John 8:12 ESV)
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High (first part of March)
to declare your steadfast love in the morning and your faithfulness by night.
Psalm 92:1-2
Amory in Concord, NC
“You hem me in, behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me!” Psalm 139:5
Kelly in Independence, MO NIV Colossians 3:12
Therefore as God’s chosen people; holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Marsha Lufkin
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord
Psalm 27:14 (NLT)
“We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NRSV
Candace – Narvon, PA
“…be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
I Corinthians 15:58 ESV
Donna
Franklin, TN
Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this…
Lamentations 3:21 (NLT)
Prayer please…for my faith and hope to stay strong…rough time right now!
Janice; Springville, AL
Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Romans 22:21 NLT.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together hfor good,8 for ithose who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 ESV
Chanda, Roanoke, IN
I know that my redeemer lives and that in the end he will stand on the earth. Job 19:25 NIV
Heather, Round Lake, IL
Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.
Psalm 37:4 AMP
Gayle, Dodgeville, WI
Your attitude must be like my own, for I, the Messiah, did not come to be served, but to serve and to give my life. – Matthew 20:28 LB
Mary Lou, Franktown/Nassawadox, VA
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (NAS)
Jenn, Frederick CO
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thess 3:3 NIV
Jessica B. Chapel Hill, NC
“For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever.”
2 Corinthians 4:17 (NLT)
Proverbs 16:3
New International Version (NIV)
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans
Christine, Atlanta, GA – If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Exodus 33:13a (NIV)
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work with us, Eph. 3:20 NIV
Diane, Wedgefield, SC – “I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 42:8, NIV 1984
Donna, Springfield MO
I know that my Redeember lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.
Job 18:25
“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 NIV
Colossians 2:7 (NLT)
Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
Allison, Greenville, SC
“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation.” -Colossians 1:15, NLT
Katalla from Fairbanks,AK
…filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God.
Philippians 1:11 NIV
Kristin from Calgary, AB Canada
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
michelle Hamburg ,Pa
Isaiah 43:18″Forget the former things;do not dwell on the past. NIV
Karla from Sheboygan, WI
(memorizing Colossians!)
(18)And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. (19)For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, (20)and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
(21)And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, (22a)he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death…
Colossians 1:18-22a (ESV)
Becky, Pasco WA
The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Karen from Fort Dodge Iowa
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 NIV.
Cindy Franklin ESV John 9:11
He answered, âThe man called Jesus made mud and anointed my eyes and said to me, âGo to Siloam and wash.â So I went and washed and received my sight.â
For the Lord God is a sun and a shield;
The Lord bestows favor and honor.
No good thing does he withhold
From those who walk uprightly.
O Lord of hosts,
Blessed is the one who trusts in you!
Psalm 84:11-12 ESV
Karen from Iowa
Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV.
Myra, Johnson City, TN
Colossians 3:12 NLT
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Missouri
Romans 13:14 NIV
“Rather clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to satisfy the desires of the sinful nature.”
Chatham, Il
Deuteronomy 6:23 (ESV)
And he brought us out from there, that he might bring us in and give us the land that he swore to give our fathers.
This verse is one I’m clinging to at this place in my journey
Ps 57:1
Be merciful to me O God, be merciful to me. For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed.
Tori, Moore OK, Ps. 92: 2 (ESV) “..to declare Your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.”
Lori F in Newnan, GA
“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.”
Psalm 16:5-6 (ESV)
Just finished “Inheritance” today. WHAT A BLESSING!! Thank you! :0)
Donna, Deer Park. Colossians 3:12&13. Therefore, as Godâs 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.
Pearland, Texas
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his
mighty power.
NIV
Danielle in Pratt, KS
“Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Chelsie, Farmington, MI
The law of the Lord is in his heart; his steps do not slip.
Psalm 37:31 ESV
Boise, Idaho
Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.
Proverbs 3:5 (Amplified Bible)
This verse is especially dear and helpful to me at this time in my journey with my darling teen. God promises not to give more than we can handle, so He’s got to carry me through!
Crystal, San Antonio, TX
“And I will do whatever you ask in my name,
so that the Son may bring glory to the Father.
You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”
John 14:13-14 (NIV)