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!
Carla Langley, LaFayette, Al.
For this reason I kneel before the Father,from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name.
Ephesians 3:14,15 NIV
Andy Spray – Centreville, VA
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, ‘Destroy them!’ Deuteronomy 33:27 (NIV)
Sue, Groveport, OH Psalm 37:12-13 NIV
The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the LORD laughs at the wicked for he knows their day is coming.
Naomi, Colorado Springs: 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being. Ephesians 3:14-16 NIV
Joy. West Monroe, LA
So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love
Eph 3:17 NIV
Salt Lake City, Ut
We are more than conquers through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither Angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom. 8:37-39 NIV
Anne-Marie, Munich – Germany
John 8:36 (NLT): So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.
Anne Stinnette, Koror Palau, “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, “ Eph. 1:18 NASB
Fern Massey, Leavenworth, KS –
1 Peter 3:4 HCSB – Instead, it should consist of what is inside the heart with imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God’s eyes.
Republic, Ohio
Isaiah 51:3 NIV The Lord will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing.
Gail Peacock, Longview, Texas
“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father”
Ephesians 3:14 (NASB)
Amy
Montezuma, IN
Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)
Fear Not for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Job 38:4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me if you understand.” NIV
GJ – Jan Morton
Hawkinsville, GA
I Peter 1:3 (HCSB)
Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy, He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
HAPPY EASTER SIESTAS! JESUS IS ALIVE!
Gina Carson, Thomaston
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV
Come and see what our God has done,
what awesome miracles he performs for people!
Psalm 66:5 NLT
Dawn Moore Conway, AR
2 Cor 3:5 HCSB
It is not that we are competent in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our competence is from God
Teresa, Walla Walla, Matthew 6:34 NLT
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
Nancy Dal Pian, Port Charlotte, FL
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
Stephanie Marchbanks/Ennis, TX
(Finished learning Matthew 25:35-40, and now learning this single verse, for my Year of Joy:)
Psalm 16:11English Standard Version (ESV)
11 You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Tonya, Apex, NC
Ephesians 3:14-14 (NASB)
For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name,
Deborah Mott, Bradenton. Grace and peace to you many times over as you deepen in your experience with God and Jesus, our Master. 2 Peter 1:2 Message
Heather
Little Rock, AR
My God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence. (2 Samuel 22:3 NLT)
GJ – Jan Morton
Hawkinsville, GA
I Peter 1:3 (HCSB)
Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy, He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
Lisa Mckinney, TX I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, (Ephesians 3:16 NIV)
Dale Dyer, Georgetown, OH – Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
Phillipians 2:3 ESV
Emily, Indianapolis, Indiana
When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the creator of everything in heaven and on earth. Ephesians 3:14-15 NLT
Holly H., Frisco, TX
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23, ESV
proverb 3:6.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths
Sharon Hyde, Independence, MO. “The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” Psalm 23:1 (NLT)
Punky Tolson, Dallas, TX “…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
ann from Mandeville, la
Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
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.
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors and waiting at my doorway….
Proverbs 8:34 NIV
Kathy Springer, Baton Rouge, LA
“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again – rejoice!”
Philippians 4:4 NLT
Isaiah 59:20 “He will come as a Redeemer to those in Zion who have turned away from sin.” (Living Bible)
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.”
Proverbs 19:21
ESV
Phoebe Cunningham, Tucson, AZ.
“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.”
1 Corinthians 13:1 ESV
Shawna Chandler, Oklahoma “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV
Kristinia D, Metairie LA
2 Corinthians 12:9 – My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
Cindy Rhoads, Broken Arrow, OK
Psalm 37:4 NLT
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.
Jules Lane
Foothills of the Rocky Mtns, Colorado
“The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.” ~ Psalm 103:6
Christi Beerley,Denton, Tx.
“I wait for the Lord, my should waits, and in his word I hope” Psalm 130:5 ESV
Amy Guth, Canton, MS
“If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.”
John 15:19 ESV
Jerrie Reynolds, Longview, Texas
Philippians 2:14-16 (NIV)
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life.
Hilliard, FL John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking courage.”
Elaine ~ Powder Springs, GA ~ The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
Psalm 34:7 (ESV)
Galatians 6:2 NIV
Carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Kim, Nashville, TN:
For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.
Psalm 100:5 (ESV)
Barbara, Washington, NC
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6 NIV
Veronica Harvey
Colorado springs, Colorado
He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” Luke 10:27 NIV