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.
Jennifer, Florida “Though he slay me, yet I will trust in him.” Job 13:15
Karen, Phoenix
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” Phil. 1:3 NKJV
Laura, Houston:
But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. Psalm 59:16
Dyane, Edmond, Oklahoma: “The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.” Ps 84:11 NLT
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own…” 1 Cor. 6:19 (NIV)
Cheryl
Hephzibah, Ga.
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say this-
Psalm 107:1-2
Laurel Tatum from Lubbock Texas
Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives.” Titus 3:14
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
Philippians 2:17 NIV
Cindy,Apex, “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is make perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
Walton, IN
For as heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Isa 55:9 (NIV)
“The LORD is with me; He is my helper.
I look in triumph on my enemies.
It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in humans.”
{Psalm 118:7-8 niv}
Martha
Asheville, NC
Emily
Fuquay-Varina, NC
And you shall take possession of the land and live in it, for I have given the land to you to possess it. Numbers 33:53NASB
Vickie in Louisville, KY: No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 NIV
Emily
Fuquay-Varina, NC
And you shall take possession of the land and live in it, for I have given the land to you to possess it.
Numbers 33:53NASB
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)
Connie, Chariton, Psalm 103:12 NKJV As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Decatur, Alabama: “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.” Psalm 34:8 ESV
Jennifer, Kodak, TN
But THE LORD JEHOVAH is faithful, who will keep you and deliver you from evil.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Colossians 3:2-3 AMP Bible
And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth.For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.
Lisa
Van Buren, AR
Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically,as something done for the Lord and not for men.
Colossians 3:23
HCSB
Earlene, Trego “Then Jesus said,”come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NLT
Tanis British Columbia
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it. Is 30:21 NIV
Christy, Summit, MS; “This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.” 1 John 5:3 NIV
Kathy from Ontario Canada
“May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14
James 1:5 NIV
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.
Jennifer, Hubtsville: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corin 9:7, NIV
1 Peter 4:11 (NIV ’84)
If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Margie
Hilton Head, SC
Laurie, Gibsonville, NC
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV
Fenton, Ashburn, VA “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” 2Cor.4:7 NKJV
Jennifer; Knoxville, TN:
Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments.
Proverbs 15:18 CEV
“Who is a God like You who pardons sins and forgives the trangressions of the remnant of His inheritance?
You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
You will again have compassion on us;
You will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.”
Micah 7:18-19 (NIV)
Deuteronomy 6:4
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:
(KJV)
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. He is like a tree planted along a riverbank, with its roots reaching deep into the water-a tree not bothered by the heat nor worried by long months of drought. its leaves stay green and it goes right on producing all its lucious fruit.” Jer. 17:7-8 Living Bible
Beckie Potterfield, Florence, SC
2 Timothy 1:12 (NKJV)
For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.
pray without ceasing; (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NASB)
Kelley, Olive Branch, MS
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15:11 (NIV)
Jane, Gulfport – “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 (NASB)
Denise
Hernando Beach, FL
And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
Colossians 1:10 NIV
Sue from Forney
O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.
Psalm 130:7 (NIV)
Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Deborah, Marshall. I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes it’s boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Psalm 34: 1-2 (NET)
Bridget, Portland, TX
“Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:17, NKJV
Cheryl, Austin: Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Eph. 5:15-17 (NASB)
Sara from Columbus, OH
Psalm 37:5
Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him and He will do it! (NASB)
Kari, Grand Rapids, MI
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14 NIV)
“Teach me knowledge and good judgement, for I believe in your commands.” Psalm 119:66 (NIV)
Jana, Brenham, TX
Psalms 91:1, NIV
“(She) who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
Thanks, Priscilla Shirer for her jewelry box post…
Psalm 89:15
Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light. NLT
Jodi Alley – Humble, TX “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIV)
Melanie, Arkansas
“And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free.” John 8:32 The Amplified Bible