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.
Alexander City, AL
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. II Corinthians 4:18 NIV
This is my last verse for #20. I am very late.
Laurie Chester
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God the Holy one of Israel, your saviour.”
Isaiah 43:2-3A
Katie, Augusta Ga * We love, because He first loved us. I John 4:19 (NASB)
Salvation is a free gift from God.
Eph. 2:8
Suzanne, Tucson, AZ
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
– Isaiah 40:29 NIV
Gloria in Houston says:
And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the
Spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel and might; the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.
Isaiah 11:2 (NLT)
Vicki, in Colleyville, “I’d never forget you—never.
Look, I’ve written your names on the backs of my hands.
The walls you’re rebuilding are never out of my sight.” ~ Isaiah 49:15-16 MSG
Jen, Houston Texas
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”
Dayla, Springfield, MO
Those who are wise will take this to heart; they will see in our history the faithful love of the Lord.
Psalm 107:43 New Living Translation
Christi- Clinton,Utah: “As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.” Ezekiel 34:12 NIV
Laura, Littleton CO
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, 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 4:6-8 (NIV)
Tag – “How a woman thinks is often how she lives.” Lysa TerKeurst
Jeannette, Land O Lakes, FL
When you come looking for me, you’ll find me.
Jer 29:13 MSG
Becky Jo
Chesterfield MI
Finally, brothers, 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)
(as part of Breaking Free, I am going to learn to look not just at others this way, but at MYSELF as well. Remember that I am HIS!)
Joan/Coppell, TX: Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Daniel 2:20-21 NIV
Heather, Shiloh, NC
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24 (NIV)
AND MARY SAID, “MY SOUL GLORIFIES THE LORD AND MY SPIRIT REJOICES IN GOD MY SAVIOR…….
LUKE 1:46-47 NIV
Soorin
Eugene, OR
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
II Corinthians 4:18 NIV
Sarah Birmingham, Lambertville , MI
Titus 2:5 (NIV)
to be self controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
Demopolis, Alabama
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalms 119:105 KJV
I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. 2Tim.1:12 KJV
Michele
North Oaks, MN
Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man who does not
walk in the council of the wicked
stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of scoffers.
Wish good for those who harm you; wish them well and do not curse them.
Romans 12:14 NCV
Michele ~ Kenosha, WI
” Psalm 130:5
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits for the Lord and in His word I put my Hope.” NIV
Denise, Orange City. Psalm 27:13-14 ESV I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Linda, Denton, TX
The Lord will guide you always;
He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail.
Isaiah 58:11 NIV
Heather, Woodstock, GA
“From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another.”
John 1:16 (NIV)
“God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control.”
~2 Timothy 1:7 (NCV)
Bobbie Jo
San Angelo, TX
Kelly
Avon Park, Florida
“He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.”
Psalm 121:3 NKJV
Sheryl, PA – Psalm 91:14-16 NIV – “Because he loves me, ” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
James 1:23-24 (NIV)
Getting close to having the first chapter of James memorized!
Carol Peavy
Jena, LA
You Go Girl!! I haven’t met you yet but I love you in Christ and I am proud of you, Siesta!
Faith
Eau Claire, WI
Romans 1:25 (NIV)
They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised.
The Lord watches over you – the Lord is your shade at your right hand; (Psalm 121:5 NIV)
Elizabeth, Grove City, PA:
Jeremiah 31: 3 (NIV) –
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.”
Zimmerman, MN
James 1:1-5 NIV
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith developes perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Whew! (James Mercy Triumps Study)
Karen
Rochester, MN
Colossians 2:6-7 NIV
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.
Freida, Chatham, LA “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, 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.” I Cor. 15:58
NIV
Heather, Hot Springs, AR, 1 John 1:9, Amplified,
“If we admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Macy
Russellville, AR
yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. (James 4:14 ESV)
Laura, Southaven, MS: From the fullness of His grace, we have received one blessing after another. John 1:16 NIV
Jeri, Stillwater, Ok.
Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.
Psalm 91:3
Kellie Norris, Mobile, AL
And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.Â
Luke 12:7
Shelli, Glen Allen, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) NIV
Sharon, Riverside, Ca.
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18 NIV
Barbara, North Olmsted
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good,
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Let the redeemed of the LORD say so,
Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary…
Psalm 107:1-2 NASB
Elaine – Brea, CA
Psalm 34:4 (NIV)
I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
Mitzi
Kannapolis
We wait in hope for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.
In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His Holy Name.
May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in You.
Psalm 33:20-22
Terry
Washington,IL
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Proverbs 18:10 NIV
It is W week! (Must admit, still struggling with the addresses of a few letters previously!)
Who is a God like you,
who pardons sin and forgives the transgression
of the remnant of his inheritance?
You do not stay angry forever
but delight to show mercy.
-Micah 7:18, NIV
March on, my soul; be strong! Judges 5:21
Mary, Chattanooga
I Thess. 5:25-28 – to finish out the chapter:
“25 Brothers and sisters, pray for us. 26 Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss. 27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.”