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.
Psalm 103:15 (New King James Version)
As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
Patti, Ft. Walton Beach, FL; “He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.” Daniel 2:21 NIV
Jennifer, Frederick, CO
For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Sarah, Little Rock
“‘The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.'”
John 10:10 NASB
Becky, Alberta, Canada
The Lord will keep you from all harm- he will watch over your life; The Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121:7,8 NIV
Sharon, Barrington
“Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been pooured out in my heart through the Holy Spirit who has been given to me.” Romans 5:5
Laura, Savannah, GA
James 1:26 “If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.” (NIV)
Barb S., Madison, WI
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”
Col. 1:9-10 KJV
Delta Dawn
Dallas, GA
Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. James 3:10 NIV
Romona, East Alton
For the law of The Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
But if The Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you. Romans 8: 2, 11
Sarah, Isle, MN
“Again I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for,
it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.
For where two or three come together in my name,
there I am with them.”
Matthew 18:19-20 (NIV)
Mar Jo – The Woodlands, TX
For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Sorry I am late posting. I just forgot to put it on here.
Hebrews 4:12
New International Version (NIV)
12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Marty – Mobile, AL
Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Cindy Sylvia, Searcy AR
and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are.
1 COR 1:28 New American Standard
Robbie, Southaven, MS: “But whoever shall offend one of these little ones who believe in Me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” Matthew 18:6 (KJV)
…Whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior
TItus 3:6
NIV
Susan, TN
Then Peter said,”Silver or Gold I do not have but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Walk”
Acts 3:6
NIV
Karen, Clarksville, “If you makie the Most High your dwelling – even the LORD, who is my refuge–then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.” Psalm 91:9-13 NIV
Julie, Carlsbad, Ca “Give thanks to the Lord,for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 118:1 NIV
Catherine, Montgomery.
The LORD says to her,“Stop crying! Do not shed any more tears! For your heartfelt repentance will be rewarded. Your children will return from the land of the enemy. I, the LORD, affirm it!
Jeremiah 31:16 The NET Bible
Katrinna, Mandeville, “I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.'” Lamentations 3:24 (NIV)
Linda, Cypress, TX
“because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumps over judgment!”
James 2:13 NIV
Susan, Jonesboro, AR
I John 4:4 HCSB
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
Deena from Amarillo, Texas
“A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.” Proverbs 14:1 NLT
Eph. 1:19 His incomparably great power for us who believe. . . This is the same power that raised Christ from the dead.
Dana from Ashland, KY “Search for the LORD and for His strength; continually seek Him.” Psalm 105:4 NLT
Tammy/Siloam NC — Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Misty, Marco Island; ” Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1
Sorry 🙂 Hebrews 11:1 is from the NIV
Robyn, San Antonio
“He loves righteousness and justice;
The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the Lord.”
Psalm 33:5 NASB
Margo, Laramie, WY
2 Cor 4:2 NIV
By setting forth the truth plainly, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
(late to the party this time!)
Jennifer, Singapore
“…let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” -2 Corinthians 7:1b NIV
Tina, Cincinnati, OH – Hebrews 12:2 – Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. NIV
Selena – Albany, GA
Wait for the Lord; be courageous and let your heart be strong. Wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:14
Beth, Ontario Canada
And now a word to you parents. Don’t keep on scolding and nagging your children, making them angry and resentful. Rather, bring them up with the loving discipline the Lord himself approves, with suggestions and godly advice.
Ephesians 6:4 TLB
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your GOd. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 HCSB
Wendy Raleigh NC
“You will surely forget your trouble, recalling it only as waters gone by.” Job 11:16 NIV
Ephesians 1:3-:6 **Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love, he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will, to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.**
Jamie, Phoenix:
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10 NIV)
Diane, Ontario, Canada
“Glorify the Lord with me, Let us exalt His name together. I sought the Lord and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant. Their faces are never covered with shame.”
Psalm 34:3-5 NIV
Marti, Loganville, ga
Carry each others burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 NIV
Erin
Fessenden, ND
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV)
Midland, MI Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless. Isiah 10:1-2 NIV
Loyce, Deer Park. “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.” Psalm 103:13-14 (NIV)
Kathleen; Tallahassee, FL:
v. 16 “O LORD of hosts, the God of Israel,
who is enthroned above the cherubim,
You are the God, You alone,
of all the kingdoms of the earth.
You have made heaven and earth.”
v. 20 “Now, O LORD our God,
deliver us from his hand
that all the kingdoms of earth may know
that You alone, LORD, are God.”
Isaiah 37:16, 20 (NASB)
Marilyn, Bradenton, FL
Jer 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 unfailing kindness.”
bernadette, mtn home ar I have learned to be content in whatever the circumstances i am in. Phil 4:11 NIV
“the Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 NIV
Charlotte, Seymour, TX
“Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the gates.” Proverbs 31:31 ESV
Ephesians 6:13 – 15
Therefore, put on the full armor of God so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm, then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes with the gospel of peace.
Debbie
El Paso, IL