If you are unable to watch the video, here is Beth’s message:
Hey girls! You have to know I really love you if I’m going to get on here with all this sunscreen, and with all this sweat, and in the middle of all this beach goings on. But I do love you and want to keep my commitment to you and to the Lord Jesus, and make sure that you know I am still with you in the scripture memory.
I am still memorizing out of the book of Ephesians and I’m in the most interesting verse in Ephesians 4:20. Right before it in verse 19, Paul is talking about the fact that there are people that give themselves over to the flesh. They give themselves over to greed, to callousness of heart, and to every kind of impurity. But he says something in verse 20 that I think is so profound. Ephesians 4:20 says, “But that is not the way you learned Christ.” And I thought about all the opportunities we have for that verse, when someone’s been unloving to us, unkind, or we really want so much to be ugly back to somebody. We’re reminded over and over again “but that is not the way we learned Christ.” That is not what He taught us to do.
I cannot think of a limit to the opportunities that we would have to tuck that verse in our hearts, to be able to say I know better than this. This is not the way I learned Christ. When I depart into the flesh, when I know that I am in an area, maybe even a gray area, maybe it’s not all the way in the ditch, just a gray area. But I can say to myself that’s not the way I learned Christ. I know how I learned Christ. I know what He calls for from me.
Beth, Houston TX
Ephesians 4:20 (ESV) But that is not the way you learned Christ.
We learned Christ in the love and grace and mercy of God the Father who gave Him in our behalf. I’m just crazy about you. Stay with it. It is August 1st and it is a glorious time to celebrate what God has already done in 2015! Have a great day everybody and make sure to put in your verses!
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to 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
Marsha, Batesville, Ms
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:6, NKJV)
Angela from Aurora, NE – “Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophecy in your name, and in your name drove out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evil doers.'” Matthew 7:22 NIV84
Jewel from Florien – I am trying to learn all of Psalm 91. This is the portion that follows what I’ve already learned.
Psalm 91: 8-10 KJV – Only with thine eyes shalt thou see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Gail, Atascadero CA
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He Who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23 NIV
Emily, Bothell WA
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter 1:12 NIV
Valerie Gordon, Columbus GA
He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. Psalm 103:12 NLT
“Ans do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Heb 13:16 (NAS)
Shan Copeland Salina, KS
“Everyone should be QUICK to listen, SLOW to speak and SLOW to become angry.” James 1:19 NIV
I chose this verse because of a great, spontaneous discussion my husband and I had with our two children, Caleb 13 & Addison almost 11. Sibling rivalry is at the peak as the end of summer is drawing near. This was one of those discussions you have with your kiddos that you pray sinks deep within their hearts even though they may not completely understand it. Anyone out there ever wonder if your kids are getting anything you try to teach them??? It has been a difficult season for us as a family. I try SO HARD within my own strength to keep the ship afloat and steering it in the right direction. I know I must LET GO and trust that the Lord Jesus will keep us afloat and that it is not all my responsibility. Anyone out there feel the same way???
Sounds to me like you are doing an excellent job – training your children to be kind to one another and others. You just lead by example, trust in the Lord for wisdom and strength, and He will give you what you need. Your struggle is definitely one I can relate to as a mom. I want to see my kids walking in truth and loving the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. But, I cannot believe for them.
Prayers!
Gwen, Earth TX
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of m ercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
James 3:17 (NIV)
Jennifer, Topeka, Ks
“If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea . . .”
Psalms 139:9 NKJV
Tammy, Deer Park, WA
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. 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.
Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)
Maggie, Atlanta, GA
Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Michelle G. From Waterloo, ON, Canada
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. Ephesians 3:20 NLT
Tonya Thibodeaux, DeQuincy, Louisiana
Matthew 16:24 – “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.”
Susan Buffalo NY
Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.
Psalm 86:11 (ESV)
Melanie Anderson, Groesbeck, TX
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;”
Isaiah 40:29-30 NIV(1984)
Psalm 143:8 “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” (NIV)
Rosalye
Vicksburg
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of The Lord
as the waters cover the sea.
Habakkuk 2:14
ESV
Krista Valdes Zamora. Round Rock, TX
“The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.”
I Corinthians 1:18. NLT
Psalm 62:4 (NET)
They spend all their time planning how to bring him down.
They love to use deceit; they pronounce blessings with the mouths, but inwardly they utter curses.
For I the LORD do not change, therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. Malachi 3:6 ESV. Lorrie, Rutledge GA
Pam, El Cajon, Ca.
“When I am filled with cares, your comfort brings me joy” Psalm 94:19 HCSB
Rebecca, Chattanooga, TN
And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.
Daniel 7:14 ESV
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you, God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:9 (NIV) Twyla McAmis, Cleveland, Tennessee
bobbie, Radium Springs, NM
in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Tomi, Des Moines, Iowa. But that is not the way you learned Christ. Ephesians 4:20 ESV
August 4, 2015
#15 Romans 8:31
What then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Kathy
Noblesville,IN
I know this is late, but still wanted to get it in and stay on track. Alycia Johnson Granada, MN.
NIV Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Kerry from Houston, TX:
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9 NASB
Red Deer, AB Canada
“Come to me all who are weary and heavy-laden and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 NAS
Kathy Welch, Tyler,TX
“The Lord gives His people strength; the Lord blesses His
people with peace.” Psalm 29:11 (HCSB)
Frances, Orange, TX
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 NIV
Proverbs 18:13
He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses
and forsakes them will have mercy.
Kim Peterson from Vista, CA
Philippians 2:9-11 NIV
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Meredith from Lubbock, TX:
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son that he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:13
Linda, Holts Summit, MO
Then my enemies will turn back
in the day when I call.
This I know, that God is for me.
(Psalm 56:9 ESV)
Carol Marshall Gilbert, AZ
Psalm 86:5
For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.
ESV
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant with joy because of the LORD’s goodness, because of the grain, the new wine, the fresh oil… (Jeremiah 31:12a)
Joan Colby, Richland WA (and blessed participant of LPL Boise where this verse began ministering to me!)
8/1/15
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
Proverbs 12:18 NIV
Ezekiel 13:6-7New International Version (NIV)
6 Their visions are false and their divinations a lie. Even though the Lord has not sent them, they say, “The Lord declares,” and expect him to fulfill their words. 7 Have you not seen false visions and uttered lying divinations when you say, “The Lord declares,” though I have not spoken?
Megan, Goodlettsville, TN
“She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.” Proverbs 31:12 (NIV)
Bobbie Jo
San Angelo , TX
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. (Psalms 119:114 NCV)
Sherilyn, Warsaw, IN
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 NIV
Ann, Cataula, GA
Psalm 29:11 (version unknown)
The LORD gives His people strength.
The LORD blesses His people with peace.
Pam Fairhope, AL
For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. James 2:26 ESV
Laura Reimer
Decatur IL
Psalm 19:6 NKJV
Its rising is from one end of heaven, and its circuit to the other end; and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
Carol ~ Webb City, MO
Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.
Psalm 16:5-6 (NIV)
Psalms 139:5-6
5 You are all around me, behind me and in front of me.
You hold me safe in your hand.
6 I’m amazed at how well you know me.
It’s more than I can understand.
Lisa Snyder in Montgomery, TX
Carolyn Valente, Chicago, Illinois, Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 NIV