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
Kirsten H. Schaumburg IL
Psalm 115:1. NRSV
Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness.
Tiffany
Muskogee, OK
“When you go out to fight your enemies and you face horses and chariots and an army greater than your own, do not be afraid. The Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you! (Deuteronomy 20:1 NLT)
For all the promises of God are “Yes!” In Christ. That is why we shout our “Amen!” to God for His glory. 2 Cor 1:20
Susan, Ames, OK
Let your gentleness be evident to all
Phil 4:5
NIV
Bowie, MD
KJV Col. 2:2-3 That their hears might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Correction KJV Col. 2:2-3 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Romans12:1-2
I beseech ye therefore brethren by the mercis.of God that you present your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable by God….
Cindy, Clarksville,TN: Sorry SO late
Heidi, Columbia, MO
Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Psalms 111:2 (ESV)
Donna- Birmingham, AL
Psalm 23:1-2 KJV
23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
“In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1 NIV
And this is my prayer for you; that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.
Phil 1:9,10 NIV
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
ISAIAH 40:29
Heather K. Mosinee, WI
“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.'”
Psalm 91:2 NKJV
Marti Loganville, ga
1 peter 5:5 Niv “In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
“Yes, LORD, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts.”
Isaiah 26:8 (NIV)
Tracy Baker, Kountze, Tx.
 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
Proverbs 31:6 NKJV
Jamie – Niles, MI
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” Matthew 6:33 NIV
andrea – niles, mi
luke 16:10
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
Mellissa ~ Houston, TX
John 14:6 (NASB)
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”
Leah Bush – Driftwood, TX
Luke 6:36 (NIV)
“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
Mary Beth, Atlanta, GA
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Noel, Mehoopany, PA
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
Colossians 3:12 ESV
Julie from Winston Salem, NC
But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.
2 Corinthians 2:14 NIV
jamie~Moore, OK
“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
John 16:22 NIV
Psalm 18:29
With Your help I can advance against a troop, with my God I can scale a wall.
Jennifer from Lindale, Texas
Let perseverance finish its work, so you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives graciously to all without finding fault. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt. The man who doubts is like a wave of the sea, being blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not expect to receive anything from The Lord. He is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.
James 1:3-8
KaRetha
Denham Springs, LA
Luke 15:10 NASB
“In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Jennifer from Lindale, Texas
Believers in humble circumstances should take pride in their high position, and the rich should take pride in their low position, because he will pass away like a wildflower. The sun rises with a scorching heat and withers the plant, its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. The same way the rich shall fade away even as he goes about his business. Blessed is the one who perseveres, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord promised to those who love Him. No one should ever say that God tempted him; God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. Each person is tempted and dragged away by their own evil desires and eniticed. And when desire is conceived, sin is born and when sin is full-grown, sin gives birth to death. But don’t be deceived, my brother and sisters! Every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. For he chose to give birth through the word of truth, so we may be a kind of firstfruits of all creation. James 1:9-18
Robin, Tracy CA
Joshua 23:14 NIV
“Now I am about to go the way of all the earth. You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed.”
Kaitlyn from Laurel, MS
In the same way, let you light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16 (ESV)
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
James 5:16. ( NIV)
Trish-Pamplico SC
Dotti Jackman, ME
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Meredith from Blacksburg, VA
For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.
2 Corinthians 5:4-5 (ESV)
JamieB
Corbin,ky
Psalm 92:2 ESV To declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.
Tiffany from Salisbury, MD
On the other hand, if we admit our sins-make a clean breast of them-he won’t let us down; he’ll be true to himself. He’ll forgive our sins and purge us of all wrong doing.
1 John 3:19 (MSG)
Kaiva, Chicago, IL
Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.
You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
Proverbs 19:20-21
Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner,shall be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord. ICorinthian 11:27 NAS
Kay from Little Rock, AR
…..The Lord Jesus on the night when He was betrayed took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also He took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” I Corinthians 11: 23-25 (ESV)
Julie, Waco
“The Lord is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does.” Psalm 145:13 (NIV)
I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power on high. -Luke 24:29 NIV
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD. Psalm 150:6 NIV
(I kept forgetting to come over here and post this!)
Amanda, Fort Benning, Ga
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may be able to prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Romans 12:2 nasb
It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; Psalm 92:1 ESV
Hannah in Maryville, TN
Kristi from Acworth, GA
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8 NIV
Prov 12:18 (NIV)
Reckless words pierce like a sword but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Lise, Cumming, GA, For his anger lasts only a moment but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 NIV
1Thessalonians 5:24 NIV ” The One Who calls you is faithful and He will do it.”
Jackie Marietta, GA. You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 NKJV
Jan Huntsville, Ontario Canada
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower becomes the lender’s slave.
Proverbs 22:7 NAS