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!
Wendy, Lakewood, NY
Psalm 73:21
Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside.
(NLT)
This will be the first in a passage of Psalm 73:21-26
Ashlyn Crawley, Conway, AR KJV
Romans 12:1-4
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office
Casey Hale, Roanoke, Texas
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16 – ESV
Tane Mcgehee Uvalde, Texas
NIV John 15:7-8
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask and it will be given to you. 8 This is to myFathers glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Patrice, Midland, TX
Isaiah 61:11 (NIV)
For as the soil makes the sprout come up
and a garden causes seeds to grow,
so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness
and praise spring up before all nations.
Delores O.
Lake Stevens, WA
For in Christ neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
Galatians 5:6 NIV84
Sara Blakely, Lavonia, GA. “I called to The Lord in distress; The Lord answered me and put me in a spacious place.” Psalm 118:5 HCSB
Dana, Avon, IN-We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
2 Cor. 10:5 (ESV)
Kathryn Todd. Katy, TX
I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
Psalms 61:4
Madelyn Crawley, Conway, AR ESV
1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his son cleanses us from all sin.
Marylee Hamblin, Nicholasville kentucky, verse 7, we have to get busy Psalm 139:7 ” Where can I go from your Spirit? Where canI flee from your presence” NIV
Steph Siegel, New Jersey
“For surely there is a latter end [a future and a reward], and your hope and expectation shall not be cut off.” Proverbs‬ â€23‬:â€18‬ AMP
Rhonda Rowe, Kingston, OK
“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you”. Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
Jamie from AZ…Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. Psalm 73:1
Alesha, Charlotte, NC
“He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.”
2 Corinthians 9:10-11
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” (â€Acts‬ â€4‬:â€12‬ NIV)
Jeanette Plummer, Mesquite, TX:
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. ~Psalm 119:11 (NIV)
Gini Bishop, The Woodlands, TX
Philippians 1:6 NIV
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.
Valerie, Boise ID Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. Mark 10:43b-44 NIV
Shawna, Bates City MO
John 13:1 (NIV) “It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.”
Exodus 15:11. Who among the gods is like you, o Lord. Who is like you, Majestic in Holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders
Judy Ingalsbe, Edmond, OK
Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV
“For I know the plans I have for you, syas the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with your whole heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord.”
Leah, Westerville OH
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Debbie Brubaker, Robstown, TX “And those who know Your name will put their trust in You: for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” Ps. 9:10 NKJV
Sherry Wright, Mill Creek, IN John 15:10 NASB
If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.
Kitty, Bend, Oregon,
But I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more. â€Psalms‬ â€71‬:â€14‬ NLT
Cathy, Richmond, VA
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 – NIV
I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress my God in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:2 ESV
Lisa Parker – Arkansas
He must become greater, I must become less.
John 3:30 (NIV)
Barbara Fetter, Coeur d’ Alene,Idaho.
Philippians 1:6 (NIV) Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in me will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Alison Wagler, Vancouver, Canada.Psalms 42:8 NASB
The L ord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, A prayer to the God of my life.
Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.
Philippians 4:8
Laura Hagedorn, Rib Mountain, WI., Romans 8:28 NIV. “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
Marla, Cordova, TN
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. NIV
Stefani Scheppmann, Mukono, Uganda “A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb,
But to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.” Proverbs 27:7 NKJV
Psalm 16:8 (saw this above and loved it!)
8 I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Brockville ONtario Canada Psalm 143:8 let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I life up my soul!!
Stevie Stevens, Fort Worth, TX
The LORD is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions. Psalm 119:57
Suzy Zumbro, Anchorage Ak
John 16:33 (NIV)
“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.”
Kimberly, Burlington IA
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.”
– James 1:19-20
LeEllen Phillips, Nashville, TN
“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
Mary-Katherine, New Albany, OH,
Psalm 51:6-7 NRSV
“You desire truth in the inward being;
therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.”
Colossians 1:10
. . . and we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way; bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God. . .
Jen Z. Greensburg, PA Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Proverbs 3:5 NIV
Hesperia,CA
Psalm 51:17 “My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken spirit and a contrite heart you, God, will not despise.” NIV
Hebrews 1:3a NIV
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.
Fran, Jackson, TN
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 NIV
Janene Ford, Henley, MO. “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.” Psalm 145:13-14 NIV
Psalms 92:15 NLT
When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them.
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 NLT