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, Fairfax
Psalm 8; 1,2 NKJV
O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger.
Tatia, Elkridge, MD – “My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.” Psalm 139:15(NIV)
Patti, Phoenix AZ “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalms 19:14 [NIV 1084]
Melissa, Glasgow, KY. – “While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” – II Corinthians 4:18, KJV
Sharon
South Charleston, Ohio
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. ~ I Corinthians 13:13
Lucinda Bomberger, Watsontown, PA
Son of Solomon 5:16 The Message His words are kisses, his kisses, words. Everything about him delights me, thrills me through and through! that’s my lover, that’s my man!
Karessa, Peoria, IL: But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Job 23:10 NIV
Tricia, Tucson, AZ. “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2 (NIV)
Sarah, Wichita Falls TX
Have I not cammanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV
Tilley in Franklin, TN
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Galatians 6:9 (ESV)
Phyllis, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
John 17:3 NIV
Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
Romans 14:23 NLT
…..If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.
Kerry, Houston. “It’s what we trust in but don’t yet see that keeps us going.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 (MSSG)
Laura K, Spearfish, SD:
Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people, to His saints; but let them not turn back to folly. Psalm 85:8 ESV
Heather, Wilmington, DE. “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” 2 Cor 3:17, NIV
Buffy
Rogers
And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment.
Phil 1:9
NAS
Vicki, Surprise, AZ
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 NIV
Jane W., Charlotte
“I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me.” John 17:23 NLT
Cynthia, Richmond, VA – “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right (steadfast) spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 ESV
Rebecca, Pineville, LA
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thess. 5:16-18
Victoria, Greenbrier AR
“I continually look to the Lord for help, for He will free my feet from the enemy’s net.” Psalm 25:15 The NET Bible
Proverbs 2:10 “For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”
Amy
Oklahoma
In honor of Moma Beth today, November 1-the release of James: Mercy Triumphs. My scripture will come from James today! Congratulations moma on the release of your new bible study. May God continue to bless you and keep you! I love you very much!!
Pam, Liberty: “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12 NIV
Tammy from Fort Myers, Florida: “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” James 1:5 NLT
Jami; Dallas, Texas
Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Hi Beth-
Let me start by saying I am new to this blog and to your bible studies. I have to say that I am addicted, and I have never enjoyed a bible study as much as I love yours! You are such a great teacher.
I am not sure what this post is really all about; probably, because I am new. I would love to share with you one of my favorite verses of scripture that soothes my soul in times of fear:
Psalms 27:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (KJV).
Thank you so much for all you do,
Lauren Anderson
Michelle, Frisco, TX – 2 Corinthians 12:9 – My Grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.
Kristy
Princeton, NC
James 4:10 NIV84
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. “
Sarah, Christina and Esther May, Wenatchee.
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us”
Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Roxanne, Frankfort. “But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31, ESV)
Melanie – Lebanon, Ks
Hebrews 13:13-14(AMP)
Let us then go forth [from all that would prevent us] to Him outside the camp [at Calvary], bearing the contempt and abuse and shame with Him. For here we have no permanent city, but we are looking for the one which is to come.
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
Kicking of James!
This letter is from James, a slave of god and of the Lord jesus christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes” – Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings!
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
James 1:1-3 NLT
Stacy, Big Lake, MN
Karlys, La Place, LA
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. Romans 12:17 ESV
Kristy, Woodstock, GA “Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire nothing on earth.” Psalm 73:25
Brittany, Las Vegas (I missed last week 🙁 )
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8 (ESV)
debra ~ Sulphur Springs, Texas; O taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
Psalms 34* KJV
Thats Psalms 34:8 KJV
Sandy from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ephesians 3:17
…so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, and that you being rooted and grounded in love…
The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of His command.
Hebrews 1:3a NLT
Jill in Palm Coast
Charissa – West Chester, OH
Psalm 118:6 (NIV)
The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
‘I will exalt you Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths, and did not let my enemy gloat over me. Lord, my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit.’ Psalm 30: 1-3
Vicky, Enders
I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: “O Lord, you are a great and awesome God! You always fulfill your covenant and keep your promises of unfailing love to those who love you and obey your commands.
Daniel 9:4 NLT
Deb, Pelzer, SC
Psalm 119:130 “The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” (NIV)
Katie, Roswell, GA: “Trust in the Lord with all your heard and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3: 5-6 NIV.
Lori Beaube, Hazlehurst, Ms.
And the Word became flesh and dwelt amoung us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 NKJ
Psalm 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made;let us rejoice and be glad in it. NIV This was my grandfather’s favorite verse. I have it on the wall of my Sunday class using vinyl words and will have it to put on a wall here at home, once we get settled… could be awhile 😉
Meggie, Winnipeg, Canada
“But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6 NLT
Carol
Albuquerque NM
Hebrews 13:5 NIV
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because God has said, Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.
Vicki, Indpls
Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16 KJV
Kristina, Frisco, TX.~ “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord” Isaiah 55:8