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!
Vickie – Nashville, TN
It always protects, always hopes, always trusts and always perseveres. 1 Cor 13:7
Scherri, Calvert City, KY
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Rom 3:23 NIV
Arin
Wichita Kansas
“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1 NIV
Emily, Topeka, Kansas
“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:6 (NIV)
Anita Moore, Fort Worth, TX
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matt 5:3 NIV
Susannah Hotchkiss from Cypress, TX
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matt. 11:29-30 (ESV)
Melissa Ballard, Liberty, West Virginia. “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will act.” Psalm 37:5 ESV
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
Meagan Smith, Longview,TX- Philippians 4:19 (NIV) And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Angie Vernon, Harrah, OK
“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 NIV
Christine Caris, Newfield, NY
“And my God will meet all your needs according to a His glorious riches in Christ Jesus”
– Philippians 4:19 NIV
Melanie Toups
Bridge City, TX
Therefore the soldiers did these things. But standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. –John 19:25 NASB
Tomi Taulbee, Des Moines. May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Galatians 6:14 NIV
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. (â€Psalm‬ â€13‬:â€5‬ NIV)
Mechelle
Texarkana,TX
Amber from Perth, Western Australia
9 I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. 10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. 11 May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation–the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ–for this will bring much glory and praise to God. Philippians 1:9-11 | NLT
JaneS, St. Louis, MO
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Colossians 3:13 NIV
Corpus Christi, TX:
“For you were called for freedom, brothers. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve one another through love.” Galatians 5:13 NAB
Joan, Carter Lake IA
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. (â€Isaiah‬ â€40‬:â€28‬ NIV)
Falisha – Kirtland, NM
“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
Kathleen Smith, Georgetown TX
1John 1:8-9 NIV
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Peggy C. Crews, Starke, FL
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:5 NIV
Tiffany Jones, Valparaiso, IN
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
Bobbie Underwood – Jefferson City, MO
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:21-24 (ESV)
“My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.” Psalm 139:15
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:5
Jeanine, Augusta, GA
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. (â€Psalm‬ â€37‬:â€7‬ NIV)
Jennifer Watson, Ruston, LA
Romans 6:14 NASB – For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
SSMT 2015 Verse #7 “But thanks be to God, Who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.”
2Corinthians 2:14-15 NIV
Laury, San Clemnte, CA
“He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.” Psalms 23:3 (NKJV)
Tina Dill, Biloxi, MS
Eph 3:14-15 (NIV)
For this reason I kneel before the father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives it’s name..
Kerry Babb, Houston, TX
“Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.”
1 Peter 3:3-4 (NLT)
Judy Vitters, Columbia, SC
“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted in love,” Ephesians 3:17 (NIV)
“Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” John 14:21 NIV
Beth Lewis, Story City, Iowa
“strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;”
Colossians 1:11, NKJ
Nancy White, Lee’s Summit, MO,
That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, Eph 3:16 NASV
Jan @ KS: “I believe I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”
Psalms 27:13 NIV
Mindy Habelt, Williamson, GA
Psalm 13:2 (NIV)
“How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
and day after day have sorrow in my heart?
How long will my enemy triumph over me?”
Karen, Dripping Springs, TX:
So that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.
Philipppians 1:10 NIV
Suzie, Pennock, MN
“Come near to God and he will come near to you.” James 4:8a NIV
Andrea in Independence, KY
Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
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.
Cathy Koski, Fridley, MN
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.”
Ephesians 4:29, NASB
Jeri Jacobs, Hemet CA
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. James 1:21 NIV
Carol Bowen
1 Thes. 5:16 ESV
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Kelly Rodes, Anderson SC
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. – Luke 23:34 NIV
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Nederland, Texas I Corinthians 15:33
Do not be mislead:”Bad company corrupts good character”
Kathy from Leesville Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Nancy P., Houston,TX
“Save me, Oh God, for the waters have come up to my neck.” Psalm 69:1 NIV
Marleeta, Florence, CO
in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one. Eph. 6:16, NASB
Jenny
Covington, KY
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 2 Cor. 4:17