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!
Susan W.
Simpsonville, KY
Revelation 21:5 NIV
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Allison Ashton – Houston, TX
“Yea they shall sing in the ways of the Lord; for great is the glory of the Lord.”
Psalm 138:5 (KJV)
Naomi Stewart, Stanton, Tx But the pace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and mind in Christ Jeaus. Philippians 4:7 ESV
Kristen Lucas, San Diego, CA
“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32
Since, then, you have been with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:1-2
Tammy Cosby; Siloam NC—Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer 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. (NIV)
Mary McKinley Scottsboro, AL And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22 KJV
Jen L. – Ridgecrest, CA
“For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”
Psalm 100:5 (RSV)
Kori Ireland, Cabot, AR
For the Word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joint and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NIV
Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.
Luke 24:45
Leta, Lawrenceburg, KY
I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with my singing lips my mouth will praise You.
(Psalm 63:5 NIV)
Lord, you are my God. I will exhale you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. Isaiah 25:1
Colossians 3:15 NASB
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Debbie George / Marion, IN. ” Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV
Ada, MI
Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
“Truly He is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress,I will never be shaken.” NIV Winston-Salem, NC
Susan H. Farmington, MO
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 NIV
Gina, Olathe, KS
James 1:19-20 NAS
“This you may know my beloved brethern. But let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. For the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.”
Marilyn, Brockport, NY. “Receive and experience the amazing grace Of the master, Jesus Christ, deep, deep within yourselves.” Phil 4:23 MSG
Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 2 Peter 1:2
River Falls, WI
These commandments that I give to you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home, and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. -Deut 6:6-7, NIV
Chris Ann Grotzinger, Houston, Texas
For I am persuaded that not even death or life, angels or rulers, things present or things to come, hostile powers, height or depth, or any other created thing will have the power to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord!
Romans 8:38-39 (HCSB)
Soozi-Lexington, KY: He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (â€Micah‬ â€6‬:â€8‬ ESV)
Ashley Richcreek, Columbus, Ohio
“But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me.” Psalm 13:5-6 NIV
Vicki C., Lenexa, KS
Psalm 147:5 ESV
Great is our Lord, and abundant in power,
his understanding is beyond measure.
Pat Keller Tx.
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14
1st Peter 5:7
Casting all your cares upon Him; for He carets for you.
Cindy Webster, San Diego, CA – but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (ESV)
Rae Ritchie, Lafayette, IN “To godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.” 2 Peter 1:7 NKJV
Lynn Hartselle-Huntsville, AL
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 NIV
I Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV
Be on your guard;
Stand firm in the faith;
be courageous;
be strong.
Do everything in love.
Tonsy Cheek Connersville, IN
“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.”. 1Corinthians2:14 KJV
Lori, Friendswood, TX
John 17: 3 (NIV)
“Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”
Laura Han Tyler, TX “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself” Luke 10:27 NIV
Heather McKinstry~ Greendale, WI
“For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters that spreads out its roots by the river; and it shall not see and fear when heat comes; but its leaf shall be green. It shall not be anxious and full of care in the year of drought, nor shall it cease yielding fruit. ”
Jeremiah 17:8 AMP
Brooke, Mobile, AL- “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
Eron Bird, Athens, GA “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” Ephesians 1:7 ESV
Irmo, SC – For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I an the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13 (ESV)
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 NIV
Christi Miller. Gilbert. AZ
Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:7
Joelle, Abilene ,TX
For by one sacrifice he HAS MADE perfect forever
those who ARE being made holy.
(â€Hebrews‬ â€10‬:â€14‬ NIV)
Debbi Rambo Myrtle Beach, SC when a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Proverbs 16:7 ESV
Cristy, Prattville, AL. 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. (â€Isaiah‬ â€53‬:â€5‬ NIV)
Kelly Westlund, Richland, WA –
James 1:22 (NIV) – Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
Susan Kennedy, Cartersville, GA “How precious is Your lovingkindness O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of your wings.” Psalm 36:7 NKJV
Kathi Griffin from Macon, GA: And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 NIV
Miranda Oliver, Grand Lake, La
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. (â€James‬ â€1‬:â€19-20‬ NIV)
Ginger ~ Shelby Twp., MI ~ “for I give you only light burdens.” (Living Bible)
Lori Boone, Renton WA
Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
Psalm 119:36 NIV