What???? Are you kidding me??? Verse 21?!?
We’re just four verses from the finish line, Sisters! To God’s great glory, we’re doing this thing! I grinned from ear to ear two weeks ago when someone posted “Jesus wept” as her verse. That’s fair game! All of us could use a little catch from time to time. You guys bring me so much joy. May God cause His love and power to explode within you because you’ve worked so hard and fought so many distractions to get to this point.
OK, Girlfriends, here’s mine:
Beth, Houston. “Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God. Whoever speaks, let it be with God’s words. Whoever serves, do so with the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:10-11 The NET Bible
Let me hear yours!
Stay the course, Sweet Things. You are so dearly loved and planned for by God.
Georganne, Piedmont, Ok. Phil. 4:7 NASB
And the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:7-10 NIV 1984 version (after all most one year of scripture memory I just discovered there are “two” NIV translations! 🙂
Cheryl, Coffeyville, KS
“How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty!” Psalm 84:1 NIV
Lauren, Malvern, PA.
For the LORD gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6 (NIV)
Lita – Blairsville, GA
The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against Him. Daniel 9:9 NIV
Leslie
Wisner, La.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
James 1:17 NIV
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. James 3:17, ESV
Jessica, Toronto
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Psalm 23:1 (NIV)
Luke 1:46-51
46 And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.
50 His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
Evansville, IN
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction, be persistent in prayer.” Romans 12:12 HCSB
Kristen, Largo, FL “I sought the Lord and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Look to Him and be radiant. So that your faces shall never be ashamed.” Psalm 34: 4-5 NIV
opps. My name is Kristen Maddux. 🙂
Emily, Topeka, Kansas
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like Him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because He first loved us.
1 John 4:16-19 (NIV)
Michelle Parma, Ohio
…but I will do what the Father requires of me, so that the world will know that I love the Father. John 14:31
Happy are those who respect the Lord and obey him. You will enjoy what you work for, and you will be blessed with good things. Psalms 128:1-2
Megan, Prattville,Al: Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, 8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.
Ephesians 6:7-8 (NIV)
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Colossians 4:12-13
Sue, Groveport, OH
Romans 5:2b-5 NIV
“And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”
Because of God’s outpouring of love, hope does NOT disappoint us!!!
Kelly, West Richland
And he said to all, “if anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
Luke 9:23 ESV
Tesa
Perry, GA
Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for He guards the lives of his faithful ones & delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
Psalm 97:10
Cindy
Flemingsburg, KY
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15 NIV
Joy, Altadena, CA
My heart says of You, “Seek His face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.
Psalm 27:8 NIV
Lisa, West Des Moines, IA “Trust me in your times of trouble and I will rescue you and you will give me glory.” Psalm 50:15 NLT
Psalm 139: 21-24
Do I not hate those who hate you LORD, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you? I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies. 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 way everlasting.
Heather, Dadeville
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Jeanene, League City, TX
“I will boast only in the Lord., let all who are discouraged take heart.” Psalm 34:2 (NLT)
Kim, GA
“I am leaving you with a gift–peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” – John 14:27 (NLT)
Patti, Houston, For he wll command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
Psalm 91:11 NIV
Now I can rest again because the Lord has been so good to me Psalm 116:7 NLT
Karen, Vancleave, MS
“May our Lord, Jesus Christ, Himself, and God, our Father, who loved us and is His grace give us unfailing courage and a firm hope.”
2Thess2:16 (GNTD)
Lisa, Houston Romans 8:18 “I can consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
Tami, Michigan:
“The Lord protects you;
the Lord is a shelter right by your side.
The sun will not strike you by day,
or the moon by night.”
Psalm 121:5-6, HCSB
“His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.”
2 Peter 1:3
Michelle Calgary Alberta Canada
‎’The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.’
Proverbs 15:28
I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am Phillippians 4:11 NIV
Nancy, St. Petersburg Fl
I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. Psalm 89:1 NIV
Rachel, Frankfort, IL
“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 NIV
Sheila, Bethesda, MD: “Accept instruction from his mouth
and lay up his words in your heart.” – Job 22:22 (NIV1984)
Andrea; Cartersville,GA: “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.” Nahum 1:7 ESV
Kelly
Clarksville, TN
NIV Ish 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Celeste, Laguna Niguel, CA
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At your right hand are pleasures forevermore
Psalm 16:11 NKJV
Tiffany Morse
Dallas, TX
1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices in truth
Jamie from Fort Worth
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” Psalm 103:8 – NIV
I am saving Jesus wept for December 15th.
Lisa Curtis,
Jackson, MO
Therefore, my dear friends, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV
Jean, Carlisle PA
Psalm 90:15 (New Living Translation)
Make us glad for as many days as You have made us suffer, and for the years we have seen trouble.
Amanda
Guernsey, WY
“With all my heart I seek you.Do not allow me to stray from your commands! In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.”
Psalm 119:10-11 NET
Michelle, Houston, “Then he said to them all: ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.’ ” Luke 9:23, NIV 1984
Katherine, Houston. “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.” Matthew 25:13 NKJV
Jill H. – Aurora, IL – Isaiah 40:31 – but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. NIV
Psalm 22:11 (NKJV)
Be not far from me, for trouble is near; for there is none to help.
Shannon from Murfreesboro, AR
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 KJV