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!
Leigh Toronto, ON
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 NIV
Costa Mesa, CA- Romans 15:1 “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” 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. Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Cara Reyes
Dickinson Texas
Susan Sarver,
St. George, UT
“Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” Philippians 4:5 HCSB
Barbara Severns, Eagle, Idaho
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:9
“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.”
â€â€1 John‬ â€4:18‬ NIV
Mela Williams Winnipeg, mb, Canada
Elaina Weaver
Heber Springs, AR
“For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your hears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
Zephaniah 3:17 NLT
Susan Reeves, Richmond tx
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (â€Romans‬ â€6‬:â€23‬ NIV)
Glenda Self
Nederland, Tx
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. (â€Matthew‬ â€18‬:â€19‬ NIV)
Kary D
Irvine, CA
Good will come to a man who lends generously and conducts his business fairly.
Psalm 112:5
HCSB
Bolivar, MO
And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52 NASB
Elizabeth Miller, Cullman, AL
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 NIV
Katie Cole, Karuizawa, Japan. Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the LORD. (â€Psalms‬ â€31‬:â€24‬ NASB)
Houston ,TX
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. (â€2 Corinthians‬ â€4‬:â€7‬ KJV)
Theresa Anderson, Grove, OK
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 NIV
Sherri Medford, Abilene, Tx –Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
Philippians 3:12 NIV
Kathy from Chandler, OK
I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from GOD, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains. (â€Psalm‬ â€121‬:â€1-2‬ MSG)
If any of you lack wisdom, he should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault and it will be given to him. But when he asks he must believe and not doubt!
–James 1:5 & 6
Tasha J.
Edmond, OK
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
–2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
Traci McNally, Evansdale, Iowa
But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
Hebrews 2:9 NIV
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation; Lowly and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zec 9:9) NKJ
Chelsea McNary, Lima, Ohio
Romans 6:16-18 (NIV)
Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death,or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.
Sarah Miller, Melbourne, FL, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (â€Joshua‬ â€1‬:â€9‬ ESV)
Robbie Calley, Bay Minette, AL. “O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You understand my thought from afar.” Psalm 139:1-2 NASB
carol mueller lincoln, Nebraska Psalm 25:9″ he guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.” NIV
Jessica deLinde, Encinitas, CA, “I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?” Psalms‬ â€56‬:â€4‬ (NLT)
Hannah West Boulder, CO
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus; that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. (NKJV)
Denise Gardners, PA
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Jen from Quincy, Mass. Psalm 139:4-6 -“Before a word is on my tongue, You Lord, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and You lay Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. ” (NIV)
Mary Tomaselli, Humble,Tx
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him.
Psalm 62:1 NIV
Erica K., Atmore AL
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NKJV
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace
as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with
hope by the power of the Holy Spirit
Romans 15:13. NIV
Camon Criger, Longmont, CO
Malachi 3:11 NKJV
“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, so that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field” Says the Lord of Hosts
Laura H, Albuquerque, NM
… “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31-32, ESV
Sugar Land, TX But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality or any kind of impurity, or of greed because these are improper for God’s holy people. Ephesians 5:3 NIV
Shannon Porter, Gipsy, MO
Psalm 23 (KJV)
1) The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3) He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
(I know many people have this memorized, but I never have, so…)
Sally H. – Ocala, FL.
“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 (NIV)
Anna Lynch, Greensboro, NC
that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man
Ephesians 3:16 NKJV
New Holland PA
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has annointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
Luke 4:18-19
LeeAnn Toner “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty” Psalm 91:1 ( NLT)
Kelly Morency, Sevierville, TN
But he was wounded and crushed for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace. He was whipped, and we were healed! Isaiah 53:5 NLT
Patty from Redmond, WA
Psalm 91:4 (NLT)
He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Arlene C. from Georgetown, Texas: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12
Stacy, Ruston, LA
So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord who is the Spirit makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into His glorious image. 2 Corinthians 3:18 NLT
Stephanie Cobb Conroe Tax
Today is my 31st birthday!!! My hubby told me I’m officially a Proverbs 31 woman! Lol my verse is not out of proverbs 31 today though… it is Psalms 139:16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be. 🙂 NIV
Texas** gotta love auto correct!
Muskego, WI
Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; do not treat prophesies with contempt.
1 Thessalonians 5:19-20 NIV
” And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in Glory by Christ Jesus.”
Phil. 4:19
The New King James Version
Kristie Lovely, Van Alstyne, TX
“I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1 NKJV
“These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Matthew 15:8 (NIV)