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!
Robin Shackleford, Hendersonville, TN
He answered, ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’, and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ “. Luke 10:27. NIV
Stacey Emmott Psalm 25:9-10 NIV
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant.
Brenda, Ottawa, Canada
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 KJV
Deanna, Harwood, MD
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
Portland Oregon
Philippians 1:6 for I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Alberta. Canada
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls.
NAS
Liz Millinor
St Johns, FL
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. (Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NIV)
Psalm 25:5 NLT
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.
Sandy Woffard, Rio Rancho, NM
Colossians 3:12-14 NKJV Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
Candice from Houston, Texas – “he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 NIV
2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Misty Choat
Claremore, OK
Linda Gammon, Blue Springs, MO
Colossians 1:9 NKJV
For this reason we also, since the day we heard it,
do not cease to pray for you,
and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
Ellen Olmstedville, NY
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus
Kearney NE
Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.
One generation will commend Your works to another; they will tell of Your mighty acts. Psalm 145:3-4 NIV
Paige Woodard Mitchell
Minden, LA
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
Carolyn, Granbury, Tx – Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 NASB
Lori, Granbury, Tx – Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be achieved. Proverbs 16:3 HCSB
Linda in Chester, VA
Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
E phesians 3:12(NLT)
Rebecca, Akron OH
“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!” Deuteronomy 31:8, NET
Candis Oswalt South Bend IN Running behind due to vacation and VBS but God is getting me back on line. Here is my 8/1/15 verse O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar Psalm 42:6 KJV
Diane Currie, Schertz Texas – Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Sherry Lee, Owensboro, KY
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
Tracie Johnson, Taylorville, IL
Matthew 22:37 KJV
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.”
Deuteronomy 6:5 NKJVERSION
Brashear, TX Kelly Mabe
Cindy Barnfield – Cypress, TX
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Nancy Redkey, IN
Whoever conceals their sin does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Proverbs 28:13. NIV
Shelly Wilson, Fort Worth, TX
Psalms 56:3-4 (HCSB) – When I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
Stephanie, Pawleys Island, SC
I said, “My foot is slipping.” But LORD, your faithful love kept me from falling.
Psalm 94:18 (NIRV)
Rita – Alva, Florida
“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.”
Colossians 4:2 – NLT
Laura Naiser, Georgetown, TX
to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:21, NIV
Morgan Roberts
Brandon, MS
“Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this:” Jeremiah 3:21 NLT
Morgan Roberts
Brandon, MS
It’s actually Lamentations not Jeremiah (although Jeremiah said it!)
Tara G.
Sherwood, AR
For Good has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
Erika Powell -Celebration FL
“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Proverbs 3:6 ESV
Christy
Fayetteville,AR
2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
Karen
Flower Mound, TX
But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.
Jeremiah 20:9 NIV
But that is not the way you learned Christ. Eph 4:20 ESV
Whitesboro, TX
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9 (NIV)
Diane – Spring, Texas:
“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” (1 John 2:1) ESV
Then Jehoshaphat said, “But before you do anything, ask God for guidance.”
2 Chronicles 18:4 (MSG)
Sylvia S.
Collinsville, IL
Romans 8:26-27 (NASB)
Our Victory in Christ
In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
Lucinda Culver, Wichita KS
They will not be ashamed in the time of evil; And in the days of famine They will have abundance.
Psalm 37:19. NASB
Kelly B from Jefferson City, MO:
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16 NIV)
Barrett, Plano TX
We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the temple that was built many years ago, one that a great king of Israel built and finished.
Ezra 5:11
RaeLeen – Bloomington Indiana:
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.
Eph 4:29 (NIV)
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[ neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 NIV
Roanoke, TX
“Search me, 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 everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Susan, Atlanta, GA
You shall not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who fights for you. Deuteronomy 3:22 ESV
Micki Elaine, Atlanta, Tx.
So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and do not get tied up again in slavery to the law.
Galatians 5:1 NLT
Micki Elaine, Atlanta, Tx.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.
Psalm 51:12 NIV
Marie from Post Falls, Idaho –
“Most assuredly I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.” – John 6:47 (NKJV)