Hey, you Scripture memory friends! We have made it all the way to verse 7! I felt like doing another little video for you this time around. It just feels warmer to me this way even if a written post is far more orderly and includes far less rambling. These videos are rough and unpolished but they are from the heart. I’m so proud of your hard work and your perseverance. Often when I read through your entries, I wonder if I’m getting a little clue about some of your circumstances and challenges. I don’t miss how many of you are memorizing Scriptures that encourage you to forgive someone. I am also deeply moved as I see many memorize Scriptures that remind you that YOU are forgiven and that you have been completely cleansed and that the power of Christ’s cross extends to YOU. Other times I smile seeing countless women selecting verses to help them keep their mouths shut in situations. Still other times I sense through your selections how very much you want to love people the way Christ has called you to love. AND IT’S HARD.
Maybe I’m reading too much into all of this. Maybe what’s resonating with me about your selections is that I myself am desperate for them. I have people to forgive. I need to believe and know without a doubt that I am completely forgiven and cleansed. I absolutely need to shut my mouth more often. And I want to love the way Christ has called me to love and, yes, sometimes it is the hardest thing on earth for me.
Nothing is like the Word of God. He leaves nothing out.
Ok, Girls! I am continuing a segment of Ephesians 3 so here is my entry this time around:
Beth Moore, Houston. “That according to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being.” Ephesians 3:16 ESV
I sure love all of you and I am blessed beyond words to serve you! Press on and keep up your memory work!
Joni Woodward, Port Neches, TX. “The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it.” Ro. 8:19-20, NIV84
I began memorizing this chapter a year or so ago but could not push through these two verses, so I stopped. With SSMT accountability, I hope to finish memorizing Ro. 8 by December 31.
Alyssa K. Mochen
Rio Rancho, NM
The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
Proverbs 10:8-9 NLT
Lindsey, Scenery Hill, PA
Exodus 34:6 ESV
The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,
Becky Burns, Beaverton OR
For if you live according to the sinful nature you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. Because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Romans 8:13-14 NIV
Susan, Sydney, Australia. ‘And God is able to make all grace abound towards you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. ‘2 Corinthians 9:8 NKJV
But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5
Karen, Christy, Cheryl A Cord of Three Strands
Jay,OK
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Col. 3: 3-4 NIV
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Psalm 139:3
Carolyn, Dover, Ohio
“I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being.”
Eph. 3:16 NIV
p.s. Beth, thank you for the video. This went perfectly (for me) with the first lesson of Breaking Free. I needed to hear what you said. love, Carolyn
Krista Winchester, VA
Psalm 62:7-8 HCSB
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
Leah, Kansas City, MO
Keep me safe my God,
for in you I take refuge.
Psalm 16:1 TNIV
Angie G
Albertville, AL
But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth. Col 3:8 NASB
Richelle, Kingston, TN
But as for me, the nearness of God is my good. Psalm 73:28 NASB
Tammy,
Lusby, MD
Proverbs 3:25 (NIV)
Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked.
Cecilia Bramhall, Pflugerville, TX
Psalm 91:2 NIV
“I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Mona Huston, Bossier City, La “9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (â€Joshua‬ â€1‬:â€9‬ NIV)
Debi Carroll, Wills Point TX
Those who know your Name will trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:10
Peggy Sweeney, Nashville, TN. “But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them shout for joy forever. May you shelter them, and may those who love Your name boast about You. For You, Lord, bless the righteous one; You surround him with favor like a shield.” Psalm 5:10-11 HCSB
Mary A, Belleville, Ontario, Canada
He stood up and said to them, Let him who is without sin be the first among you to throw a stone at her. John 8:7, ESV
Holly Barrett, Crossnore NC
“Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” Proverbs 30:5 ESV
Barb Faasse, Jenison, MI: “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Jaime ~ Wilson, NC
Luke 1:45 (NLT)
You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.
Colleen Williams – Phoenix, AZ – 2 Chronicles 7:14 (HCSB) – and My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
Cindy Wheeless, Perrysburg, OH Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
So she called the LORD who spoke to her: The God Who Sees, for she said, In this place, have I actually seen the One Who Sees Me. Genesis 16:13 HCSB
April, Pleasant Garden, NC “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NASB
Karen Leasure, Canyonville, Oregon “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us then who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 NIV
Marcy, Eagle Bridge, NY
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the tree of life which is in Paradise.” Romans 2:7 (NASB)
Charlotte Skadal, Houston, Texas
“Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me and know my anxious thoughts;
And see if there be any hurtful way in me,
And lead me in the everlasting way.”
Psalm 139:23-24 (NASB)
Sue from Kalamazoo, MI. “TRUST in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.” Psalm 37:3 (NLT)
Donna Duvall, Virginia Beach, VA
“Love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor.”
Romans 12:10 ESV
Diana – Indianapolis 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NIV
[8] We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; [9] 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed …
“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.”
Proverbs 23:17
Adrianna Anderson
Pinson, Al
Kim Hower, Gaithersburg MD
Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
(Proverbs 30:5 NIV)
Melissa Robertson, Sulphur, LA
“He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.”
Ephesians 4:10 (NIV)
Connie Rose, Moss Bluff, LA
“He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.”
Ephesians 4:10 (NIV)
Keri Lee Robbins, Las Vegas, NV “For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,” (â€Ephesians‬ â€3‬:â€14-16‬ NKJV)
Becky Jo
Chesterfield MI
The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
Psalm 28:7 NLT
Lora Brobst – Hiawatha, KS
All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:25-27 NIV
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” Prov. 3:5-6, HCSB
Shauna Long, Cape Girardeau,MO
Lamentations 3:24 HCSB
I say: The Lord is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in Him.
Janet P, Paola, KS
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Mary, Winter Park FL
Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. Isaiah 54:4a NIV
Jessica Albers Spring, TX
“But I have trusted in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord for he has been good to me.” Psalm 13:5-6 ESV
Linda NKJV Montana
Ps 91:14] Because he has set his love upon ME, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known MY name.
Marty, Clarksville, TN
Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
Psalm 55:22. NASB
Proverbs 3:5,6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart ;and lean not in thine own understanding, In all his ways acknowledge him, and he shall sirect thy paths.”
Tina Columbus, Ohio
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 NIV
19 “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
Kay Martin
Tupelo, MS
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:8-9 NIV
Janet S.
Bemus Point, NY
Psalm 90:12 (NIV)
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
And in French:
Psaume 90:12 (SG21)
Enseigne-nous Ă bien compter nos jours, afin que notre coeur parvienne Ă la sagesse!