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!
Crissy Wright, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
For wisdom will enter your mind, and knowledge will delight your heart. Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you, rescuing you from the way of evil (â€Proverbs‬ â€2‬:â€10-12‬a HCSB)
Beth, could I please ask for prayer for discretion on finding our “place” here? I’m feeling lonely and lost. The enemy seems to be winning at every turn. I’m not sure I’m cut out for this.
Malorie Elrod, Sharpsburg GA – as long as I have life within me, the breath of God in my nostrils, my lips will not say anything wicked, and my tongue will not utter lies. (â€Job‬ â€27‬:â€3-4‬ NIV)
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our inequities: the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Donna, Norwood, MA
Sharon Meekins
Charleston, SC
Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. James 1:16-18 ESV
Stacey- Belton, TX. Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him. Psalm 62:5 HCSB
Stacy Boerboom Cape Girardeau, Missouri
You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. Colossians 3:7 NIV
Springfield, Ohio
Hebrews 4:16; New Living Translation (NLT)
16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
That according to the riches of his glory he
may grant you to be strengthened with power
through his spirit in your inner being. Eph.3:16 ESV
But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. (â€Philippians‬ â€3‬:â€7-11‬ NKJV)
Marla Ritter, Benton AR: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6: 10-11 NIV
Heather, Tallahassee Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Peggy, Warsaw, In. Phil.4:13 -NIV. I can do all things through Christmas who strengthens me!
Sharon Meekins
Charleston, SC
Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. James 1:16-18 ESV
Miriam, Columbia, SC
The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.
Psalm 103:6
MB, Cypress,TX
Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed. Prov 12:19 NLT
Jennifer Tunstall. Deer Park, Tx
“…Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.”
John 16:24 (NLT)
“Yes”, says the LORD, “I will do mighty miracles for you like those I did when I rescued you from slavery in Egypt.”
Micah 7:15 NLT
Kelly, Spanish Fort, AL ” Praise the Lord my soul, and not forget all his benefits- who forgives your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, and crowns you with love and compassion” Psalm 103: 2-4, NIV
Diana Scott, Romulus, MI
Eph. 3:20 NLT “Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think”.
Theresa Cates, Burr Oak, MI
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Angie Diemer, Battle Creek MI, In the day when I cried out,You answered me,and made me bold with strength in my soul. Psalms 138:3
Tshaka; Overijse, Belgium; But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; You are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
Psalm 3:3 NLT
Kathleen D.
Bernardsville, NJ
Psalm 130:7 NIV
O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption
Tanya Smith Kenosha Wisconsin
Habakkuk 2:4 and Hebrews 10:38 (which quotes Habakkuk) New Living Translation…steady on when God is slow to act!
Habakkuk 2:4 Look at the proud! They trust in themselves and their lives are crooked. But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God
Hebrews 10:38 And my righteous one will live by faith but I will take no pleasure in anyone who turns away.
Lisa, Cibolo, TX “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NASB)
Sherry Stewart, Winston-Salem, NC
It is good to wait quietly
for deliverance from the Lord.
Lamentations 3:26
HCSB
Anita Kratz, Gilbertsville, PA
Show me the path where I should walk, O LORD; point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
Psalm 25:4-5 NLT
2 Cor 10:5 NIV
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.
Bissy in Algonquin, IL “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NASV
Debbie Turner Chavers, Tennessee
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes you were healed. 1 Peter 2:24 KJV
Rene’ Pingel, Cape Girardeau, MO
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Ephesians 6:19-20 NIV
Vanessa from Victoria, TX
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (â€James‬ â€4‬:â€7‬ NIV)
Julie Strock, Lakewood, CO;
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you.
I do not give to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid.” JOHN 14:27 NIV
Jennifer, Denham Springs, LA
You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4 (NLT)
Stephanie Allen, Ft. Worth TX “rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer” Romans 12:12 NAS
Laurel Montealegre White Pigeon, MI
Ecclesiastes 12:12 NASB
“But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body.”
I love this Scripture memory. Many years I had not put into practice
Memorizing Gods word on a regular basis
Thanks for this great opportunity to memorize with so many wonderful sisters in Christ. Accountable helps.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 Spring Lake N.C.
But the Lord is faithful, and he will Strengthen and protect you from the evil one. N.I.V.
Woodburn, IN Psalm 139: 23,24 NIV Search me oh God and know my heart, test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Sunni Sutphin Mount Airy North Carolina 2 Timothy 4:5 NIV
But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
Ephesians 6:14 NIV
Amy, Murfreesboro, TN
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered,”you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 10:41-42, NIV
Jenny- Shelby Township, MI (spring pretty please get here quick!)
Teach me to do Your will for You are my God; may your good spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10, NIV
Holly Cox
Greenwood, SC
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Luke 6:38 (NIV)
Cherri, Smyrna, GA “You dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 NIV
Nancy. Redkey,IN
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12. NIV
Margaret, Bellaire, Texas
Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
julie P Tierra Verde, FL
I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person, (â€Ephesians‬ â€3‬:â€16‬ NET)
Jennifer Lane, Grand Rapids, MI
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” James 1:19 (NIV)
Lisa from Waycross, GA
Donna from Albany, GA
“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
Dianne Detrick, Magnolia,TX
Romans 15:13 (NIV) – 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.