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.
Jill, Plano, TX 2 Corinthians 4: 7-9
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his.
Daniel 2:20 NIV
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca
Paula- Albertville, AL
But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the LORD with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the LORD sustained me.
Psalm 3:3-5 NKJV
Jeannie, Nashville, Tn.
“Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits”….Ps. 103:1-2 NIV
Peggy, Tucson, “Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He care for you.” 1Peter 5:6&7 NAS
Elizabeth, Columbia, Mo., formerly Charlottesville, Va.
And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:17, ESV
Charmaine, Miami — “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8 NIV
Kalonni, Van Meter, Iowa: “When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted, when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.” James 1:13-14
Amanda, Calgary, Alberta
“Indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber or sleep”
Psalm 121:4
I may not be able to catch the celebration in January-but you can bet your bottom dollar I will be there in June In Calgary. YEAH!
Leah, Indpls
I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
This is my command: Love each other.
John 15:15-17 NIV
Amber, Lincolnton, NC
“Everything is permissible – but not everything is beneficial.” – 1 Corinthians 10:23, NIV
Paula, Brownwood, Texas
Then he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel(Paula):
Not by might,
nor by power,
but by my Spirit,
says the LORD of hosts.
Zechariah 4:6 ESV
Hilary from Langley, BC, Canada, says:
“So I say, live by the spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.” Gal. 5:16 (NIV)
Beth, Troy
“LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” Isaiah 33:2(NIV)
It really helps when someone LISTENS, and encourages but can also admit that they don’t know what to say. I do love hearing where God brought victory. I love knowing someone is praying for me.
It doesn’t help when someone judges either myself or another person involved, or says “you just need to pray…” or “I’ll pray for you” can sometimes seem so condescending. (Why is that????) Sometimes, we really do need to hurt or admit the hurt to get to the place for restoration.
Caryn, Fort Worth, TX
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ” Philippians 1:19-20
Nothing in all God’s creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is ucncovered and laid bare before the eyes of whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 NIV
Lindsey
Fuquay-Varina, NC
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” – Romans 8:6 (NIV)
Alta, Sharpsville, In
“Apply yourself to discipline and listen to words of knowledge.” Psalm 3:12 NASB
Cindy from Yakima
NIV Psalms 25:18
“Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.”
Joni, Princeton WV
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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. (Philippians 4:4-7 NIV)
Shannon,Birmingham, AL
Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT
The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, The Almighty.”
Revelation 1:8 NIV
Valerie
Sparks, Nevada
Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. 1 Peter 3:15 NLT
Anna, Little Elm, TX
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
Ephesians 6:12 (NASB)
Jane, Houston, TX
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27 (NIV)
Jennifer, Houston: How precious to me are your thoughts, o God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. Psalm 139: 17-18
Amy from Marion, VA “I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.”
2 Samuel 24:24 NIV
Julie Minneapolis
For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.
1 Peter 3:10 NET
Karen, Centralia, MO: Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you. Galatians 5:1 The Message
Woodstock, Ga
The Lord is my strength and shield:my heart trusts in Him and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song.
Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
Anne, Simpsonville, SC, “The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45 NIV
Concetta, White Oak, Philippians 4:8 NIV
“Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.”
Jennie
Glendale, CA
“The LORD replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.'”
Exodus 33:14
God is GOOD!!! 🙂
Proverbs 8:32-36 (NIV)
32 “Now then, my children, listen to me;
blessed are those who keep my ways.
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise;
do not disregard it.
34 Blessed are those who listen to me,
watching daily at my doors,
waiting at my doorway.
35 For those who find me find life
and receive favor from the LORD.
36 But those who fail to find me harm themselves;
all who hate me love death.”
-Katie, IA
Word of God Speak, for we are listening!!
Jeanette , Tualatin, OR
“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Karen, Ocean Springs Verse 21 “Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.” Jude:21 NIV
Nichole C, Nashville, TN
Because He is a God of second chances!!
“The LORD said to Moses, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the first ones, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke.” Exodus 34:1 (NIV)
Ruth, Westerville OH
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV84
Dawn, Orland Park, IL: “Calamity will surely overtake the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished.” Psalm 34:21 NLT
Note: I am learning all of Psalm 34. Only 1 more verse to go! Thank you Lord for this Psalm that has become a part of my life. He’s given me opportunity to share his promises from this Psalm with many already.
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while, “He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him.” Hebrews 10: 35-38 (NIV)
Shannon, Orange County, CA: “Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” –Colossians 3:1, NASB
Dawn – Orland Park, IL: “Calamity will surely overtake the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished.” Psalm 34:21 NLT
Note: Don’t know if my verse went through, so it’s coming through again. I’m learning all of Psalm 34. One more verse to go.
Susan,Silverhill AL. “Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you who acts on behalf of those who wait on Him.” Isaiah 64:4 (NIV)
Brenda, Bainbridge, Ga.
Be at rest once more, o my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
Psa.116:7
NIV
Sue, Clemmons,NC:
Psalm 23:1-6
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
“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)
Prov. 10:11 NIV The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Alicia, OKC
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 NIV
Tiffany, ATL.
Knowing this that the old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. Rom 6:6 KJV