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!
Richmond, VA – “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Brenda Russell Hendersonville TN
Gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. Isa 40:29 NASB
Cindy, North Potomac, MD “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 NIV
Julie Speyer
Madison, GA
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God – that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts boast in the LORD.” 1 Corinthians 1:30-31
Melanie Shenning, Tampa Fl
Psalm 95:1 NIV
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord ; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Kelsey Chance, Shawnee, KS
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well. (James 3:1-2 NET)
Colleen, Lyndonville NY
The Lord is indeed going before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Deut 31:8 HCSB
Christina Fort Worth
And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. (Ezekiel 36:26 NLT)
Angela Pisel, Hickory NC
The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. (Matthew 15:25 NIV)
Denise from Walters, Ok
1 O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. (Isaiah 25:1 ESV)
Jessie Y. – Jackson, MO. NIV Hebrews 12:3 “Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
Deborah; Hartsville, SC “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 NASB
Molly Brant, Plano TX
“But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:37 (NASB)
Samantha, Nappanee, IN
The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
Psalm 147:11 (NIV)
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11
Thank you, Beth. Prayed for you also. Your encouragement was not only a word in due season,
but a big hug to my soul. Thanking God for your obedience and the blessing of Him manifested in you.
Your encouragement that said “Can you pick the ball up?”,actually made me laugh out loud! so yes Beth. I can pick the ball up! Consider it done.
Toni Schumacher Amarillo TX
Hebrews 6:12Good News Translation (GNT)
12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to be like those who believe and are patient, and so receive what God has promised.
Brandy A, Cross Anchor, SC
Great blessings belong to those, who know that they are spiritually in need. Gods kingdom belongs to them. Matthew 5:3
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth.
Psalm 127:4
Psalm 8:1 Jehovah, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth, Who hast set thy glory upon the heavens!
Jana, Quitaque, Texas
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.
Romans 15:13 NIV
Sue-Elise, Burkesville, KY – continuing with the next verse from my last post – Psalm 71:15 (NIV) – “My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure.”
Kay Richmond Va
John 15:7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given to you. NIV
Spanish – Si permanecen en mi y mis palabras permenecen en ustedes, pidan lo que quieran y se les concedera.
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts higher than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9 NKJV)
Oops! I forgot to put my location…. Houston, TX
Terri Assael – State College, PA
But it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding. Job 32:8 NIV
Linda Lewis
Davenport, Iowa
Romans 11:29 (NKJV) For the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable.
(God’s Word Translation) God never changes His mind when He gives gifts or when He calls someone.
Alexis, San Angelo, TX
“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.'” Isaiah 41:13 ESV
Cynthia, Missouri
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
Ephesians 1:3 ESV
Tessie Mayo Brownwood, TX
“My child listen to me and treasure my instructions. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.” Proverbs 2: 1&2 NLT
Cathy
Oviedo,FL
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. (James 1:19-20 ESV)
Emily G., Houston, TX
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you.”
I Peter 5:10 ESV
Kristi Bracelin, West Des Moines, IA
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
Dawn Weeks, Mt.Olive, NC
James 1:3 NIV
“because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.”
Lisa Rogers, Valley Center, KS Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (Proverbs 3:5 NIV)
Peggyann Calderwood
Crestview, Florida
Every good and perfect gift is from above.
James 1:17 NIV
Teresa Cianciotto, Dickinson, TX “Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.” Is 25:1 NIV
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Verse 7….
Isaiah 55:11
So shall my Word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
Karla Smith, Columbus, OH
Deuteronomy 28:11 NIV
The LORD will grant you abundant prosperity—in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your ground—in the land he swore to your ancestors to give you.
Rhonda Beck Winston Salem, N.C.
Teach me good discernment and knowledge,
For I believe in your commandments. Psalm 119:66 (NASB)
Angela; Monroe, GA
and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, (1 Thessalonians 4:11 NIV)
Chstine Robertini, Murfreesboro, TN
if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain move from here to there, and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you (Matthew 17:20 NIV)
Jennifer O., Corpus Christi, TX
Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil.
Ephesians 15:5-6 NIV
Kathy, Easley SC: “Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and do not be stiff-necked any longer.” Deuteronomy 10:16 NIV
Donna Stephens, Wylie, Texas, I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but You give us victory over our enemies, You put our adversaries to shame. Psalm 44:6-7 NIV
Abbey Le Roy, Bluefield, West Virginia. “‘I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel, for he is the living God, enduring forever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion shall be to the end. He delivers and rescues; he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, he who has saved Daniel from the power of the lions.’” Daniel 6:26-27 (ESV)
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil”
Ephesians 6:11 ESV
Kelly L., Merritt Island, FL
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Cheryl C. in Roswell, NM
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.”
Phil 4:8 (NASB)
Kim K., Lancaster, Ohio
Those who regard worthless idols forsake their own mercy.
Their OWN mercy. Wow
Jonah 2:8
Lynne, Telford, PA
“Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct.”
I Peter 3:1-2 ESV