Hi everybody! I decided to cheer you on in video this time to put some extra heart in it. I’m so proud of all of you!
Here’s my verse:
Beth Moore, Houston, “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father.” Eph 3:14 ESV
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Danielle, Wolcottville, IN
“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
Colossians 2:7 NLT
Diane
Wichita, KS
Philippians 4:4-5 NIV
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”
Carolyn Deevers, Dardenne Prairie, MO
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)
Dawn Fuhrman, Cape Coral, FL
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. -Phil 4:8 ESV
Kate, London, ON
Blessed is she who has believed that The Lord would fulfill His promises to her. Luke 1:45 NIV
Kim Crawford, Tampa, Florida
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and power to do what pleases him.”
Philippians 2:13 NLT
Sandy Seitzinger, Silver City, NM
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But the God of all grace, who called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever, Amen.
1Peter 5:8, 9, 10, 11 NKJV
Jennifer Lane, Grand Rapids MI
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may rest upon me.
Larose, LA
Colossians 3:23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than people.
Cassie Roth, Tunnel Hill Ga
Beth and this scripture really resonated with me so I am also doing Ephesians 3:14-21 the upcoming weeks.
“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,”
Ephesians 3:14 NKJV
Tina Pitts, North Richland Hills, Texas
“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father.” Eph. 3:14 ESV
Lori, Louisville, KY
Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[k] neither the present nor the future,(CD) nor any powers,(CE) 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God(CF) that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Julie, Rancho Cucamonga
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
(Jeremiah 29:11 ESV)
Kim Z. Fishers, IN “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” Proverbs 3:27 NIV
jackie moore, brookville, ohio
For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.
Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT)
Farmington, Mo
But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 KJV
4 For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does. Psalm 33:4 NIV
Lisa Hohlt – West Seattle, Washington
“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.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established. ”
Proverbs 16:3 NKJV
Lisa
Tabernacle NJ
“When I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Psalm 56:3 NIV
Sandra Cardwell, Calgary Alberta, Canada
After this the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid Abram, I am your shield, your very great reward.” NIV Genesis 15:1
Elmwood, Tennessee
“It is useless to work so hard for a living, getting up early and going to bed late. For the LORD provides for those he loves, while they are asleep.” Psalm 127:2 (GNT)
Kimberley, Seattle, Washington
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
Bobbie Jo-San Angelo, TX
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” ~ Hebrews 13:8(NCV)
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:13-14 NIV
“In the multitude of my anxieties within me,
Your comforts delight my soul.” Psalm 94:19 NKJV
Christa Lanier, Murfreesboro, TN. “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 4:6-7 NIV
“Now thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ.” (NKJV)
Yvette Palmer, Mesa Arizona
The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; The godly run to Him and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 NLT
Kim E., Bennett, Ia
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6 ESV)
Erin, Chippewa Falls, WI
“Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.”
John 15:9 NASB
Karen Stark
Tallahassee, FL
..singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Col. 3:16b ESV
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” 1 Peter 3:15 NIV
Rachelle from Starkville, Mississippi
Thanks, Beth, for the encouraging words today!
“Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.” I Timothy 4:13 NKJV
Philippians 2:14-15 (NIV)
Do everything without grumbling or arguing,so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.
I am facing many issues at work this month, and I so need to make this my mantra!
North Richland Hills, Texas
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV
Mary Lupo, Novi, MI
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tender hearted, forgiving one another just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT
Marcy Euless, TX
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
Vicki, from Grapevine, TX
You have hedged me behind and before,
And laid Your hand upon me. ~ Psalm 139:5 NKJV
Cathy – Hendersonville, TN
Colossians 4:5 “Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. “
Valerie Maddox – Humble, Texas
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. (Proverbs 31:26 ESV)
Kathleen. Saint Joseph Michigan
Psalms 40:2
He lifted out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.
NLT
Stephanie Murphy, College Station, TX
“Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,”
says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” Isaiah 54:10 NIV
Sally Heilinger, Port Orchard, WA
“Only fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things He has done for you.
1 Samuel 12:24 ESV
Valerie, Taylors, SC
When they had carried out all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. BUT GOD raised Him from the dead!
Acts 13:29-30 NIV
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
For i know the plans I have for you, declares The ord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Lauren Clontz Danville, KY
“No one cared a fig for you. No one did one thing to care for you tenderly in these ways. You were thrown out into a vacant lot and left there, dirty and unwashed-a newborn nobody wanted.”
Exekiel 16:5 The Message
Robyn Gross, Cape Girardeau, Mo. “As for me, it matters very little how I might be evaluated by you or by any human in authority. I don’t even trust my own judgement on this point. My conscience is clear but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide.” Corinthians 4:3-4 NLT
Cathy Bay, Webb City, MO. “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 2:2 KJV
Rhonda Jackson, Godfrey, Il.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Galatians 5:22 – KJV