My friend, Rebecca, who is doing this challenge is an amazing digital scrapbooker. A couple of days ago I got the following email from her:
If you go to her blog you will see how stinkin' cute the notecards are. And they are free! Sweet. Thank you so much, Rebecca!Hey there! I just wanted to share this with you in case you want to share it with your scripture memory blog readers. I created some digital notecards that I'm using for my memory verses, which I then print out. I've packaged up the designs and made them available on my digi scrap blog, they are free for anyone who wants them.Rebecca
Now for my verse:
Megan L. from San Marcos: "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
I feel like this verse is the key to sanctification. If I could just get this mastered I would be all set! ;-) I also love how Paul starts with reminding us of God's love for us--that we are "dearly loved." What a beautiful phrase and the best motivation for striving toward holiness.
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Hi all,
I am moving (to a new rental home a few miles away) in about 3.5 weeks, and my husband is currently out of the country; so I'm going to take it easy this month.
Since I wasn't able to get to Ps. 127:2 last time, like I'd hoped. I am just going to (take a break from Prov. 31 and) work on this one. [Ironically, I'm signing off and going to BED as soon as I post this!]
Katy W., Carlsbad, CA
“It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.”
Ps. 127:2 (ESV)
Ruth-Oregon
Col. 2:6-8
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive* through hollow and deceptive philosphy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.
*The word captive here means "abducted" or "kidnapped". Many times Christians are abducted by hollow and deceptive philosophy because the world takes part of God's truth and twists it.
Even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 NASB
Danae from Escondido:
"You hem me in—behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain."
Psalm 139:5-6, NIV
Mindy M, Escondido: Continuing on with Psalm 103
He made known his ways to Moses,
his acts to the people of Israel.
The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
He will not always chide,
nor will he keep his anger forever.
Psalm 103:7-9 (ESV)
Jenny A. Fallbrook, CA
" Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
Col 4:2
Ginny D from Carlsbad
John 1:10 NIV
He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.
Rachel G, Indianapolis
"But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God." Psalm 50:23 NLT
I am reading 1000 Gifts right now and it's an incredible book about living a life full of thanksgiving. I highly recommend this book (as it was highly recommended to me by countless people!)
Karen K. from Carlsbad:
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4
Sarah V, Escondido
Since I'm in the middle of a crazy week, I'm going the easy route this week. Bryce's memory verse for this week is my all time favorite, so I'm going to steal his since I'm learning it (again) right along side of him.
Romans 8:38-39
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.
Okay... Amy's W's (Carlsbad, CA)
Verse 8's was:
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake."
Psalm 23:1-3 (ESV)
Verse 9's is:
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever."
Psalm 23:4-6 (ESV)
Whew! I am finally caught up with posting hers!
Cari (South Carolina): "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Philippians 4:8 (ESV)
Jill Leonard from Beaumont
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Micah 6:8 NIV
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
A speaker at our moms' group this week was talking about the endless list of responsibilities that we take upon ourselves. But God gives us this list of just three things.
Deb G from Ohio
Lynette Cooper from Fallbrook CA
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She percieveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. Proverbs 31:17-18
Oops! I just now remembered I was supposed to post my verse. I guess better late than never:)
Belinda G. Escondido,CA
"Then He said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions." Luke 12:15
Rebecca | Fallbrook
"My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever."
Psalm 73:26
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