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
“…to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.” Psalm 92:2, ESV
Kelly from Concord, NC
Karina
Baton Rouge, La.
“To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning and Your faithfulness by night.”
Psalm 92:2
Joanne, Callahan
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
All the man’s ways seem right in his own eyes but the Lotd weighs the motives. Commit your activities to The Lord and your plans will be achieved.
Proverbs 16:2-3 hcsb
Deanna Maytown AL
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Romans 12:1 ESV
Mardi Bakersfield CA
“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.” Luke 24:49
Anne
Atlanta Georgia
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 NIV
Amy from Johns Creek , Georgia
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”. Colossians 3:12 NIV
Amy, Chesterfield, MO
The Lord will work out his plans for my life — for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
Don’t abandon me, for you made me.
Psalm 138:8 (New Living Translation)
Lorraine, Marysville, WA
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety upon Him because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV
Tami,Decatur, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Colossians 3:12 NIV
Paddy Plattsburgh NY
Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud.
A new power is in operation.
The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tryanny at the hands of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2 The Message
Tara from Quanah, TX
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.” Isaiah 54:10 NIV
“I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, and in His name do I hope.” Psalm 130:5
Peggy Berwyn, Alberta,Canada
Therefore be clear minded and self controlled so that you can pray.
1 Peter 4:7
Martha, Brevard, NC
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience…” Col.3:12 NET
My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, o people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Psalms 62:7-8. NIV
Jaclyn -Tacoma
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10 ESV)
Jan, Louisville, KY
“Therefore, as GOD’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved,
clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility,
gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 NIV
Lisa, Cary, NC “May you experience the love of Christ though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.” Eph 3:19 (NLT)
Becky, Round Rock, TX so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. Phil 1:10 (Better late…!?!)
There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:2(NIV)
I’m late because I was on vacation, but I’ve been working on my verse! It’s Psalm 103:3 “who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.” NIV
Torrie, Melissa TX
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this;it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done,so none of us can boast about it.
Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a worker that need not be ashamed. 2Timothy 2:15 ESV
Isaiah 43:2 KJV
When thou passeth through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers,they shall not overflow thee:when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall flame kindle upon thee.
Connie Minish in Eagan MN
…”being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 1:6 NIV
Annette- Reno, NV
Rejoice in The Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4 NIV
Jennifer
Lancaster, Pa
1 Peter 2:9 NIV
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Psalm 92:1-2 (NIV)
It is good to praise the LORD and make music to Your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,
Emma, Adelaide, South Australia
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Colossians 3:12, NIV
Mound City, KS
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(John 14:6, NIV)
Cameron- Maumee, Ohio
Col. 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col. 3:12 NET
Psalm 46:10
“Be still and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”
Atlanta, Georgia
“Turn your burdens over to the Lord, and He will take care of you.”
Psalm 55:22
Lauren – Malvern, PA
But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he went to, and his descendants will inherit it. Numbers 14:24 (NIV)
Anne in lady lake, fl
33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Mt 6:33 niv
Tammy
Lantana, TX
Colossians 3:23-24
NIV
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Becky Wang, Ohio
For the Lord gives wisdom and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6 NKJV
debbie jo, greenwood, “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” I Peter 4:8 (NIV)
Teri ~Washington DC
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
Fix your thoughts on Jesus. Hebrews 3:1 NIV
Debbie, Fairfax, VA
Out of the depths I cry to you Lord; Lord hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. Psalm 130:1-2 (NIV)
Susan – Statesville, NC
But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Cor.2:16 (NAS)
Stephanie – Columbus, OH For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 KJV
Lori, St. Catharines, ON
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:16 NLT
Pst. 143:1 NIV Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy. In your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief.
Teresa, Tyler TX
He does for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live to please themselves. Instead, they will live to please Christ, who died and was raised for them.
2 Cor 5:15 NLT
Maria from Louisville,
…for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
~I Timothy 4:8 NASB
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6-7
Lisa, Simsboro,LA
“Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to obtain.” Psalms 139:6 NIV