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!
Stacey-morocco,IN
Psalm 90:14 Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Galatians 5:24-26 NIV
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with it’s passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
Sarah W. East Liberty, OH
“He was wounded for our rebellious acts.
He was crushed for our sins. He was
Punished so that we could have peace, and
We received healing from his wounds.”
(Isaiah 53:5 God’s Word Translation)
Lynda Cooksey
Dawsonville, GA
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)
Kim Robustellini
Yreka, Ca
Those who trust the Lord will find new strength. They will be strong like Eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired. Isaiah 40:31 CEV
Kim Foley
Arnold, MD
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Romans 8:37 NIV
Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy.
Exodus 20:8 KJV
Terrie
Morrilton, AR
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3 ESV
Cyndi Patterson, Bloomdale, Ohio
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1Timothy 6:6 NIV
Linda
Cape Canaverel, FL
“Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD”.
Psalm 27:14
NASB
Judith, Scott, Louisiana
“For momentary, light affiliation is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparisons.”
2 Corinthians 4:17 (NASB)
Esther, Lancaster 2 Corinthians 4:7 We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure.This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. NLT.
Gloria – Cypress, TX – “Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” 2Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)
Leslie G-Warner Robins, GA
Isaiah 43:1 NAS
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!
Tami, Denver, Co:
In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Ephesians 3:12 (NIV84)
Meagan, Burke, Va
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.
Sally, Gahanna, OH
” Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations.
The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made.
The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.”
Psalm 145:13-14 NIV
Karen- Deweyville, TX
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)
Psalm 82:3
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
You are all children of the light and children of the day.
We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
1 Thess. 5:5
Joanna Schumacher, Arlington, TX
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14 KJV
Romans 8:28 NIV
“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”
Karen Kaiser, Fort Dodge, Iowa. “Again Jesus said, Peace be with you. As the father has sent me, I am sending you”. John 20:21 NIV.
Hendersonville, NC
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 NIV
Shannon Hoots, Greensboro, NC
“in love he predestined us to be adopted as sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will” Ephesians 1:5 (NIV84)
Tessa Oestman, Alliance, NE.
1 My heart is not proud, Lord,
my eyes are not haughty;
I do not concern myself with great matters
or things too wonderful for me.
2 But I have calmed and quieted myself,
I am like a weaned child with its mother;
like a weaned child I am content.
3 Israel, put your hope in the Lord
both now and forevermore. Psalm 131 (NIV)
Judy, Apple Valley, CA
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? (â€Psalm‬ â€27‬:â€1‬ NIV)
sioux falls SD
Philippians 4:6 do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
NIV
Claudia from Edmond, OK
“Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.” Ephesians 3:17. (NLT)
Gina Fernandez, Wilson, NC
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21
Barb, Urbandale, IA
…so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:4 NASB
Angie Keeting, Lee’s Summit, MO
Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 NIV
Lisa – Savage, MN – “to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:19 (ESV)
They Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalms 119:105 KJV
Nancy, Hamilton, OH
When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 NIV
John 16:33 (AMP)
“I have told you these things, so that in ME you may have perfect peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer! I have overcome the world.”
Peggy, Corpus Christi, TX
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.
John 17:17 (ESV)
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:29 (NIV)
Kathleen Orange, TX “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your love, O Lord, endures forever – do not abandon the work of your hands.” Psalm 138:8
Julie, Madison, MS
“And to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Eph 3:19 NIV
Turkesshia Moore, Greensboro, NC
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Ephesians 6:10 KJV
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
James 1:19-21 (ESV)
Tami, Louisiana
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” (Ephesians 4:20) NIV
“My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side.” Psalm 56:9 (NLT)
Karen F., Brandon FL
Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 HCSB
Brenda, Midlothian, VA. “This I know, that God is for me.” Psalm 56:9 ESV
Kerry, Nederland, TX
Though a tousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you. Just open your eyes and see how the wicked are punished.
Psalm 91:7-8, NLT
Judy C- New Braunfels, TX-
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. (â€Psalm‬ â€119‬:â€114‬ NIV)
Kati B. Central Arkansas “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
Psalm 145:18 NIV
Kathy Lindsey, EllerslIe, GA. “The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I have hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:24 NASB