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!
Sarah Ungerer, Queretaro, Mexico
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Bobbie Grimes Louisville.Ky,
He appeared in a body
Was vindicated by the angels
Was preached among the nations
Was believed on in the world
Was taken up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16 NIV
Isaiah 53:6
We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Diane w, Troutdale, Or, 1 Peter 5:6 , so humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.
Jaime Weaver, Klamath Falls, OR
It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone. Ephesians 1:11-12 MSG
Carla Seeley, Georgetown, TX
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ & the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14,ESV
Shanna Dorman
Bronte, TX
James 1:10 (HCS)
but the one who is rich should boast in his humiliation because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
April 1,2015 Eleanor MacKay, Saskatoon, SK., Canada
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ,
The Father of glory,
may give to you the Spirit of wisdom
and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
Eph. 1:17 NKJV
Allison Drennon, Little Rock, AR “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” Matthew 21:9b (ESV)
Sara Bowyer, Little Rock, AR
Psalm 9:10
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. NIV
We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.
Psalm 33:20
Lisa, Granville, Ohio
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance
in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.
Ephesians 1:18-19a
M.H. Esposito, San Mateo, CA
As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness;
I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake.
Psalm 17:15 NASB
Nicola Evans, Oceanside, CA.
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7(NKJV)
Heather Smith
Nashville, TN
“God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this, it is a gift from God.”
– Ephesians 2:8
NLT version!
Tracie Nall, Bristow, VA
Isaiah 54:17 ESV
“no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgement. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the LORD.”
Ruth-Anne Lynch, Garvagh, N.Ireland
The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer; my God, my keen and firm Strength in Whom I will trust and take refuge, my Shield, and the Horn of my salvation, my High Tower.
Psalm‬ â€18‬:â€2‬ (AMP)
A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.
Proverbs 15:1. The Message
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But When you are tempted, He will provide a way out so you can endure it. 1 Cor 10:13. NIV
Janelle MacKay
Malta, NY
“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 â€53‬:â€5‬ NIV
Lauren Wells, Loveland, OH
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 esv
Kristi B.
Houston, TX
Proverbs 17:27 NCV
“The wise say very little, and those with understanding stay calm.”
Deb, Lancaster PA
He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:20 NKJV
Sandy Hartley, Clatskanie OR
Romans 1:12 That is, that we may be mutually strengthened and encouraged and comforted by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. (AMP) 🙂
Hillary Dickey, D’iberville, MS. “Anyone who believes in Him is not condemned, but anyone who does not believe is already condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the One and only Son of God”. John 3:18
Cambry Dorman
Bronte, TX
Wait for the Lord, be strong and let your heart take courage, WAIT FOR THE LORD.
Psalms 27:14
Anita Thompson, Miami, FL
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace. Numbers 6:26 (NKJV)
April 1, 2015
Bettie Tolar
Pasadena, TX
Isaiah 7:4 NET
“Make sure you stay calm! Don’t be afraid! Don’t be intimidated.”
Missy S, Chapel Hill, NC
“And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.” ~ Psalm 39:10 (ESV)
Ashley Phillips, McKinney, TX: “The Sovereign LORD has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort the weary. Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will.” (â€Isaiah‬ â€50‬:â€4‬ NLT)
Doris Ann Barnes, Manchester, GA
John 11:25-26 “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?” KJV
Susan Jasper, TN
Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Let us not become weary in doing good, for in the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Judy – Huntsville Alabama- my peace give I to you, not as the world gives – do not let your hearts be troubled…do not be afraid. John 14:27
Katie Hoercher Boston, MA “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23 ESV
Sue Starling. Modesto CA
Psalm 23:3 ESV
He restores my soul.
He leads in the path of righteousness for His name sake.
Betty Clark, Ann Arbor, MI “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 ESV
Pam Worcester, Glen Elder, Kansas. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (ESV)
Nancy Turner, Woodbridge, VA
Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us,
and establish the work of our hands upon us;
yes, establish the work of our hands! (Psalms 90:17 ESV)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Isaiah 43:15 ESV
I am the Lord, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.
Proverbs 17:15 ESV
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
For no word from God will ever fail. Luke 1:37 NIV
(Gabriel to Mary)
Neosho,MO
…Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures
1 Corinthians 15:3b – 4
NKJV
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. I Corinthians 10: 13 KJV
Stephanie, Tampa, FL
But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 HCSB
Jamee Miller, Sanford, FL
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Genesis 50:20 NIV
Rachel, Plano. “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:5-6 ESV
Carol, Pasadena, CA
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV)
Kathleen Forbes, Katy, TX: “So do not be afraid, 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.” Isaiah 41:10, NIV
Phyllis, Ft. Worth, TX. “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6
Marian Garcia. Springfield, MO
April 1, 2015
Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking things
Proverbs 19:11. NLT
Antoinette Krietemeijer, Hoofddorp, the Netherlands (Europe)
Jezus zei: de tijd is gekomen dat de Mensenzoon tot majesteit wordt verheven. Waarachtig,Ik verzeker u: als een graankorrel niet in de aarde valt en sterft, blijft het Ă©Ă©n graankorrel maar wanneer hij sterft draagt hij veel vrucht.
Johannes 12: 23 en 24. (NBV)