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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!
Lora Leftwich, Indian Land, SC
1 Peter 1:6-7
6 In this (I) greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, (I) have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of (my) faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ…
Elizabeth Peck, Fairfax Station, VA: When Jesus spoke again to the people he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 NIV 1984
Emma Mierta Davison, Michigan Psalm 24:5 Such godly people are rewarded by the Lord, and vindicated by the God who delivers them. NET
Emily McCargar, Elk Grove, CA
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,”
Psalm 103:1-2 ESV
Lynn, Divide, CO
Psalm 77:12-14 (ESV)
I will ponder all Your work, and meditate on Your mighty deeds.
Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God?
You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your might among the peoples.
Charlotte Wilson Stedman, Austintow, Ohio
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me!” Phillipians 4:13 NAS
Autumn, Glasgow, KY
Psalms 16:11 (ESV)
“You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Kearney NE
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. John 1:1-5 NIV
Vancouver, Wa
God Makes a home for the lonely. Ps. 68:6a
NASB
Jennifer, Rosemount, MN
This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths ask where the good way is and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.
Jeremiah 6:16
Janessa Ford. Cookeville, TN. “The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1, NIV.
Sharon Stridde Corpus Christi,TX
2 Corinthians 10:4 (NAS)
for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5 (ESV)
Deneen
Sterlington, LA
And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
1John 4:21 NIV
Cher Goeder, Toledo, OH
III John 1:4 NIV
” I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
Julie Medway Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
Say this: “God you’re my refuge. I trust in you and I’m safe!”
Psalm 91:2 The Message
Kimber Perrotta
East Hampton, CT
“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” Matthew 6:27 NLT
Sheree Campbell, Phoenix, AZ
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
5 “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
Sherry Spencer, Momence, IL
Christene from London,Canada
As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength. Psalm 138:3 NLT
Wendy Tunison Caldwell, Idaho
Isaiah 65:24
Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.
Isaiah 65: 24 ESV
Concetta, White Oak, TX Psalms 91:14-16 NLT
“The LORD says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.””
Vivian
Birmingham, AL
Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the Lord will do great things. Joel 2:21 KJV
Jennifer, Chattanooga, TN
The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30 NIV
Jennifer, Chattanooga, TN
The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life,
and he who wins souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30 NIV
“You are my witnesses”, says the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.
Isaiah 43:10
Calgary, Alberta
Isaiah 61:3b ESV
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the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;
that they may be called oaks of righteousness,
the planting of the Lord,
that he may be glorified.
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
Jennifer Chatman
Jonesborough, TN
Do not judge and you will not be judged.
Do not condemn and you will not be condemned.
Forgive and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37 (NIV)
Teresa Maldonado, Austin, TX
Habakkuk 3:19 AMP
The Lord God is my strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army. He makes my feet like hinds’ feet and will make me to walk, not to stand in terror, but to walk and make spiritual progress on my high places of trouble, suffering, or responsibiblity.
Metamora, IL
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Yvonne Green Canton, NC “12 Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.” — Jeremiah 1:12 ESV
Amanda T, Genoa City, WI
“Let ALL that I am praise the LORD; with my WHOLE heart I will praise His holy name.” psalm 103:1
Sheila, Conroe, TX
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
Psalm 13:5 (NIV)
Dana Johnson, Waterford WI.
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything we the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Col 3:17 ESV
Janis Slatter
Auckland New Zealsnd
Proverbs 31 v 14 Amplified
She is like the merchant ships loaded with foodstuffs, she brings her household’s good s from a far country
Heidi Cahill, DeLand, FL: “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” Romans 12:14 NIV
You will keep in perfect peace he who keeps his mind fixed on you because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 26.2
Judy – Cottageville, WV
Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” KJV
Rachelle Honohan, Cedar Park TX : Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. 1st Thessalonians 5:15
Laurie – Ga.
Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to these who have been trained by it. HCSB
Sheba Munroe
Saint Petersburg Fl
Philippines 4:5 ESV
Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;
Kim, Amherst, Ohio
Prov. 31:26 NIV
She speaks with wisdom, and
faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Maureen Chabot, St. Clair Shores, MI. “Whatever was, is. Whatever will be is. That’s how it always is with God.” (Ecclesiastes 3:15 The Message)
Julie Lee, Calgary AB
(Sorry I’m late!)
“no harm wil overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.”
Psalms 91:10, NIV
Tisha
Pilot Mtn, NC
I Peter 2:24 NIV
“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”
PSALMS 61 VS 1
KJV
HEAR MY CRY O,GOD; ATTEND UNTO MY PRAYER.
Laura Berg from Carlsbad, CA
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.”
Matthew 5:3-6. NIV
Lesley. Oceanside, CA
“Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD all the earth! (2) Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.(3) Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!
(4) For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.
Psalm 96: 1-4 ESV
Andrea*B
Jeff City, MO
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”
1 Peter 2:9 ESV