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!
“The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.” Isaiah 58:11. NLT
Ashley Stumon. Malvern, Ar
But Jesus said,
“Let the little children come to me,
And DO NOT FORBIDE THEM;
For of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Mathew 19:14
Clearwater FL
NIV
out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.
John 1:16
Sheri, Morrisville, MO
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, Titus 2:11-12
Sorry. That’s the ESV!
Karen Erickson, Richardson, TX
This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.
Psalm 34:6 NKJV
Angel Buff – Chattanooga, TN
“As for me, I am in your hands – do with me as you think best.” (Jeremiah 26:14, NLT)
Ellen, Fort Worth, TX
We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His Holy Name. Psalm 33:20-21 NIV
Christy, Prescott, AR. “to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,” 1 Thessalonians 4:11 HCSB
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
For this reason I kneel before the Father
Eph 3:14 ESV
Jeanette Dahm. Lake Oswego, OR. Deuteronomy 31:6. Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them . For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you . he will not fail you or forsake you.
Cheryl Swanson – Tulsa Oklahoma
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 (NIV)
Alissa; Lexington, SC:
“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)
Hebrews 11:1-2 NIV Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.
Debbie James, Muskogee, Ok
“the people who know their God will display strength and take action.”
(NASB)
Westminster, CO
Let all that you do be done in love.
1 Cor 16:14
Lauren Maas, Sugar Land, TX “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.” Romans 8:1 NIV
Carnation, WA
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
1John 1:1 NIV
Beaverton, Oregon
They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes, it’s leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:8 NIV
“This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord, I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds,”. Hebrews 10:16. ESV
Pat Tilson, Firt Worth, TX: 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. (Isaiah 41:10)
Susan Toney, Raymond, MS
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. ~ Psalm‬ â€91‬:â€4‬ NIV
Kim Emmerich
Dickinson, ND
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Matt. 4:8 ESV
Leslie Crawley in Flagstaff, AZ.
(OKAY! I am FINALLY signing up – YES – 3 months LATE – BUT – LIFE HAPPENED! I have been memorizing though!
January: II Corinthians 11:3; Isaiah 43:21
February: Isaiah 43:18-19
March: I Peter 1:8-9
April 1: Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) “You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You because He trusts in You.”
Psalms 27:1. MSG
Light, space, zest—that’s God!
So,with Him on my side I’m fearless,
afraid of no one and nothing.
Donna, Indianapolis, Mark 16:15 (NIV)
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
Look to the Lord and His strength, seek His face always.
Psalms 105:4
Ashley Edwards, Chelsea, Alabama
“Stop doubting and believe.” John 20:27
Jamie Cormier, Lufkin Texas
“The Lord your God is in your midst,
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17, ESV
Nancy Bradshaw
Melbourne, Florida
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edge sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NIV
Liza Melson – Trimont MN – “[Jesus] said, ‘Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.’ ” Mark 8:34 The Message
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, 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 hand.
“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” -â€Jude‬ â€1‬:â€24-25‬ (NASB)
Michele Zamora-Lubbock, TX
Proverbs 17:28
“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he
that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.” (KJV)
Jennifer Prochnow, Springerville, AZ
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51.10 NIV
Linda
The Woodlands, TX
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Staunton, IL
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.”
Ephesians 10:1 (NIV)
Candy from St Louis
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
Cincinnati. Hebrews11:6 NKJV
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to Gos must believe that He is, and hear He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.”
But you, Lord, are a shield around me,
my glory, the One who lifts my head high. Psalms 3:3 NIV
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Susannah Maddox, Folsom CA
Tonya, Pineville, LA
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
Angela Wagner, Pittsburgh, Pa
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let you laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.” James 4:8-10, ESV
Stacy Bierce. Bargersville, IN: Isaiah 2:5 NIV: Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD.
Kathy Kaherl, Burlington CT
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him,
do not fret when people succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Psalm 37:7 (NIV)
Pat Socolofsky, College Station, Texas. “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13. ESV
La Plata, MD. “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10b NKJV
Karen, Clarksville, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1 NIC
Charmaine from Jefferson City, MO
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” Romans 12:10 ESV
San Antonio
Matthew 10:27-28
“What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather be afraid of the One who can destroy both body and soul in hell.”