15th Scripture Memory

So, I have several other "things" I'd like to throw out on this blog. These last few weeks have flown by, but I'm hoping to have some time in the next week to add some family posts :)

I began thinking yesterday...what verse should I focus on at this point of this year in my life??? Immediately this verse popped in my head:

Philippians 2:5-8 (New International Version)

⁵Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
⁶Who, being in very nature^{a]" style="font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 0.5em; ">[a]} God,
did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
⁷but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature^{b]" style="font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 0.5em; ">[b]} of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
⁸And being found in appearance as a man,
He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross!

Or at least the beginning of it. I've heard this verse many times, but have not commit it to memory, so this is the time! I've been quite tired the last few days and my attitude has shown it. I cannot recall how many times I've told our boys, "I know you're tired, but you still can't treat ________ like that." I had to apologize and ask for forgiveness for my behavior yesterday. I hate giving in to the enemy!

So, I will focus on my attitude as I memorize these verses. Jesus was always patient, kind, loving and gentle...even when He had taught, healed and traveled all day. I want to be more like Him.

1st Scripture Memory

It is so easy to go through a day and compare what I am doing and how I am doing it to people I see (and many that I just know of). Without purposely diverting my attention to more worthwhile thoughts, I will fall into the comparison game. Frequently. God has been working in me about this specific issue over the last year or so, but I'm reminded again just how much effort it takes. I must be purposeful about measuring myself only against God's standards. You must be purposeful about measuring yourself only against God's standards. Some may be disappointed in us, some may be offended by us, but if we are living the life of love that God calls us to, then we can't be consumed by what others think--only what God thinks. Hopefully, I haven't terribly confused you.

In light of this "reminding," here is my verse:

Galatians 6:4 NCV

Each person should judge his own actions and not compare himself with others. Then he can be proud for what he himself has done.

And also:

1 Samuel 16:7b ESV

For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.

Not sure if I'll memorize this one, but I wanted to share it:

Lamentations 3:40 ESV

Let us test and examine our ways and return to the LORD!

May you know how much God loves you and may you live freely in His love!