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!
But to all who did receive Him, He gave them the right to be called children of God, to those who believe in His name. John 1:12
Susan Voorhees, Grove City, PA
“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
Judy Hildebrant, Salem, Oregon
II Peter 5:4 “And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” NASB
Sheri Martens – Fairview, OK
” Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil.” 1 Thessalonians 5: 19-22
Jenna Franklin, TN
“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
Debbie, Reno, Nevada
“Trust in the LORD with all of your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all of your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB
Barbara – Atlanta, GA
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 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. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NIV)
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
SE Michigan
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” NIV Psalm 23:4
I am certainly not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to safely guard all that I have given him until the day of his return. Hold tightly to the pattern of truth I taught you, especially concerning the faith and love Christ Jesus offers you. Guard well the splendid, God-given ability you received as a gift from the Holy Spirit who lives within you. 2 Timothy 1:12-14 (Living Bible)
Kyli Hoskins
Sarasota, FL
“That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith”
Ephesians 3:16-17a ESV
Kathryn, Oceanside, “March on, my soul; be strong!” Judges 5:21b NIV
I like it! Joining you on this one!
Lydia, Gadsden, Alabama
“I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,”–Ephesians 1:18 NIV (memorizing a segment of Ephesians 1)
Wendy Puckett, Mayfield, KY
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 (ESV)
Jacquie Engbrecht, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. (Romans 4:20-21 NIV)
(Sorry for the late post this time!) 🙂
Susan Thomson, Crockett, TX
I Peter 1:8-9 NIV
“Though you have not seen Him, you love Him;and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
Dori Wooldridge Indiana
Matthew 26:41 NIV
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Bowling Green KY – It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs. 1Corinthians 13:5
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
Psalm 139:7 NIV
Emma LaBossiere, Pittsburgh, PA: “The LORD called me from the womb, from the body of my mother he named my name”
-Isaiah 49:1, ESV
Michelle, Alberta, Canada
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
-Exodus 14:14 NIV
Mary, Westfield, NJ
Ephesians 3:16 (NIV)
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.”
Cindy Miller, Granite City IL – “From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live ” NIV
Ann, Cataula, GA
Psalm 86:2, NIV
Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you.
Katrina Casey, Chandler OK
John 1:1-4 (ESV)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it
Laura Proctor, Madison, MS.
They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved. Psalm 78:18 NIV
Stephanie, Imperial Beach,CA
Let my cry come right into your presence, God; provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word. Give my request your personal attention, rescue me on the terms of your promise. Let praise cascade off my lips; after all, you’ve taught me the truth about life! And let your promises ring from my tongue; every order you’ve given is right. Put your hand out and steady me since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel. I’m homesick, God, for your salvation; I love it when you show yourself! Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well, use your decrees to put iron in my soul. And if I should wander off like a lost sheep seek me! I’ll recognize the sound of your voice.
Psalm 119:169-176 Message
Wanda Calderwood, Crofton,Maryland
“From whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,”
Ephesians 3:15
Brittany Powell – jayess, ms
O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. Psalm 63:1-4 KJV
Raquel Davis – Monticello, Ms
12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
-1 Corinthians 13:12-13 KJV
Nancy Coffey
Barboursville WV
“We know what real love is because Jesus gave up His life for us.”
1 John 3:16a NLT
Tracie Johnson, Taylorville, IL
I look up to the hills,
but where does my help come from?
Psalm 121:1 NCV
Jennifer Swift, Oklahoma City, OK
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
Ecc 3:11 NIV
emily lorin: atlanta, ga
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 {niv}
Ephesians 6:13
Therefore,put on the full armor of God,so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
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. Ephesians 3:16 (NET)
Rita – Alva, Florida
“I tell you the truth, everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man, will also acknowledge me in the presence of God’s angels.”
Luke 12:8 – NLT
Kelly Aylward,glenwood, MD “Blessed be the Lord , the God of Israel who alone does WONDEROUS things” Psalm 72:18, NIV
Heather, Petrolia ON
“Lift up your heads, O you gates, be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.” Psalm 24:7 NIV
Heidi~Lindale, Texas
Psalm 57:2 NIV
I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills His purpose for me.
“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.” Eph 3:20; NLT
James 4:8
Draw close to God and God will draw close to you.
NIV
Gail-Tyler,TX
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2 NJKV
Angie Watson, Greenville, NC
“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.” (Isaiah 53:5 NIV)
Carrie, Atlanta, GA. “Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.” Deut. 4:9 NIV
Kelley, Houston, Tx
For He satisfies the longing soul,
And fills the hungry soul with goodness.
Ps. 107:9 (NKJV)
Linda, Chester, VA
“The Lord your God is in your midst —
a warrior bringing victory.
He will create calm with his love;
he will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 (CEB)
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true. 2Timothy3:16
Molly Longo, Lititz, PA
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;”
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 ESV
Layne Hall, Columbus,MS: James1:2 (NKJV) My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.