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!
Alicia Coffey, Hutchinson, Kansas – “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope.”
â€â€Psalms‬ â€130:5‬ â€NKJV‬‬
Connie Dildine, Hiram, Missouri
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 (KJV)
Katherine Emerson, Livingston Tx
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. (â€Zephaniah‬ â€3‬:â€17‬ ESV)
The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 AB
Laurie Watkins
Arlington Tx
Be Still and Know that I am God
Psalms 46:10
Penny Ritter Vian, Ok
Ephesians 4:32 KJV
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
Eph 3:14-16 ESV
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.
Lee’s Summit, MO
1) My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2) So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3) Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4) If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5) Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. 6) For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. -KJV
Abi Copeland Springfield, MO
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground! (â€Psalm‬ â€143‬:â€10‬ ESV)
Deb, Becker, MN
God is sheer mercy and grace; not easily angered, he’s rich in love. He doesn’t endlessly nag and scold, nor hold grudges forever. He doesn’t treat us as our sins deserve, nor pay us back in full for our wrongs. As high as heaven is over the earth, so strong is his love to those who fear him. As as far as sunrise is from sunset, he has separated us from our sins. Ps 103:8 (MSG)
Shira MacLennan , Americus, Georgia.
Matthew 5:11-12. KJV
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in Heaven
Jennie Hilliard, Denham Springs, LA
Come near to God and he will come near to you.
James 4:8, NIV
Pamela DeStefano, Schwenksville, PA
“For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 (NKJV)
Jones Creek, Texas
Be joyful always; pray continually;
Give thanks in all circumstances,
For this is God’s will for you
in Christ Jesus.
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
(NIV)
Misty Weare, Alliance, NE
“Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring. This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering…” 2 Thessalonians 1:4-5
Jenny Gann, Centerton, AR
Philippians 1:6 HCSB I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Heather Cullman,AL The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, for the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. (â€Isaiah‬ â€61‬:â€1‬ NLT)
Teel-OKC
Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.
Psalm 105:4
LaMoniquĂ© J. Katy, TX “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts‬ â€4‬:â€12‬ NIV
Mikayla Marler, Glenallen, Missouri
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 3:23 (KJV)
Elke Ingersoll – Lake Geneva, WI: “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 entrust my life.”
– Psalm 143:8 (NIV)
Joy Huber
Indian Trail, NC
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:1-2
Brenna Rosetti Wiggins,Ms
He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. (â€Matthew‬ â€28‬:â€6‬ NIV)
Matthew 20:28- For even the Son of man did not come to be served but to serve and gave His life as a ransom for many
Elise, Cypress, TX
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Psalm 139:14. NIV
Ruthie Herrera, San Antonio, Tx “I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety” Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
Misty Dildine, Glenallen, Missouri
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
Sharon Mills
Henderson, Nv
Ps. 71:14 NIV
“As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.”
Sarah Kukshtel
Warner Robins, GA
“So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.” (â€2 Timothy‬ â€2‬:â€22‬ ESV)
Kiva, Irvine, CA
“For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.” Psalm 5:12 NKJV
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
Melinda Rodriguez, Sugar Land, TX:
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” NKJV
Mandi Autry, Edmond,OK…”The angel of the Lord appeared to him (Gideon) and said to him,”The LORD is with you, O valiant warrior.” Judges 6:12 NASB
Denise Ramey, Cedar Park, TX – Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3: 12 NIV
Kaci, Thomasville, Ga
“It [Love] does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
1 Corinthians 13:5 NIV
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” John 14:6 (NIV)
Deb from Iowa
Danielle S.
Garden City, KS
They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. Luke 24:2-3 NIV
Lynn Schneider of Lucas KS. Psalm 103:2-3 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, ESV
Jean
Abilene, TX
Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young— a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God. (â€Psalm‬ â€84‬:â€3‬ NIV)
Leslie Hudson, Corvallis, OR
The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
To the soul who seeks him.
Lamentations 3:25 ESV
Elizabeth B.
Fayetteville, AR
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galations 2:20 NIV
Heidi Lakenan, Daphne, AL “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: Be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; Yea, I will help thee; Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” (Isaiah 41:10 – KJV)
Helen Roseberry, Riverside, CA
“They will rebuild the ancient ruins
and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities
that have been devastated for generations.”
Isaiah 61:4 NIV
Richmond, TX
Romans 11:33 NIV
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable his judgements, and his paths beyond tracing out!
Courtney from Jackson, TN
“For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 (ESV)
Erin, Hickory NC
Romans 8:39(AMP)
Nor height nor depth, nor anything in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus.
Jan Jensen, Waterloo, Iowa. “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
Kira – Scottsboro, AL
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Cast your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Becky Parrish, Lynchburg, VA
…For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful…
(â€2 Thessalonians‬ â€3‬:â€2-3‬ ESV)
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7 NIV