My name is Becky Jo and I’m a wannabe Southern Belle who married a Northern Hunting Man! So, now I reside in the chilly state of Michigan – quite a switch up for this Arizona girl!!! I am madly in love with Jesus, my man, my kiddos and my grand babies. My hobby is coffee … always coffee!
The verse I’ve chosen is Psalm 118:5-6 MSG
Pushed to the wall, I called to God;
from the wide open spaces, he answered.
God’s now at my side and I’m not afraid;
who would dare lay a hand on me?
God’s my strong champion;
I flick off my enemies like flies.
Far better to take refuge in God
than trust in people.
I chose this verse because I have an old book mark from my grandma that says that this is the center of the Bible (vs.8), and I want to ALWAYS be at the center of His Will. Far better to take refuge in God than trust in people, indeed. AMEN!
Sallie Russ, Greenwood, SC
Psalm 119:11 “Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I might not sin against You,” NASB
Amy Guth, Canton, MS
“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.'”
Isaish 6:8 ESV
Alicia Napier Colfax,wa.
Psalm 118:8 MSG
“Far better to take refuge in God
than trust in people.”
i wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. Psalms 130:5
Guatemala
I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!
Psalm 27:13-14 NRSV
Ria Agterhof-Hinloopen
Nederland
als wij Hem ontrouw zijn, blijft Hij ons trouw, want zichzelf verloochenen kan Hij niet.
2 Timotheüs 2: 13 NBV
Vickie Gainous, Cairo, GA
Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:25-26
forgot to put NRSV!
and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Eph 3:19 ESV
Ellen Hollenshead, Albuquerque, NM. He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart; Psalm 15:1, ESV.
Scarlett N., Savannah,GA
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 (ESV)
Malorie Elrod, Sharpsburg GA- When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. (Psalm 94:18-19 NIV)
For the message about 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 (NRSV)
Stevie, Fort Worth, TX
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17
Lou, Jenison MI
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, (NASB)
Kristen Johnstone
Boulder, CO
He brought me to the banqueting house,and his banner over me was love.
Sustain me with raisins; refresh me with apples,
for I am sick with love. His left hand is under my head,
and his right hand embraces me! Song of Solomon 2:4-6(ESV)
Heather Johnson, Mpls, MN
Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty Power. Ephesians 6:10 NIV
Andrea S. Fort Worth, TX
“Finally brothers, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” Philippians 4:8 KJV
Iris Stinson Carlisle PA
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19 NIV
Continuing to learn Paul’s prayer to the Ephesians. Two more verses. Loving this and hiding God’s Word in my heart!
Susan, Houston, Jn.14:27, Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, not let it be fearful. NASB
Gigi Parisi
Mullica Hill NJ
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 NIV
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Psalm 91:4 NIV
Jeanette Plummer, Mesquite, TX:
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”
-Isaiah 43:19 (NLT)
Giovana Cavarretta, Boca Raton, FL
Establish my steps and direct them by [means of] Your word; let not any iniquity have dominion over me. (Psalm 119:133 AMP)
Bridget in Phoenix, AZ
Colossians 2:6-7 NKVJ
6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.
Albuquerque, NM
Psalm 139:10
“Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me”. KJV
Diane from RSM, CA
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.” Lam. 3:22 NIV
Sacramento, CA
O, my strength, I sing praise
to you; you O God, are my
fortress, my loving God.
Psalm 59:17 NIV
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. I Peter 4:10. NIV
Sherri, Indian Trail, NC
5 In my distress I prayed to the Lord,
and the Lord answered me and set me free.
6 The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear.
What can mere people do to me?
7 Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me.
I will look in triumph at those who hate me.
8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in people. Psalm 118
I had a totally different verse chosen until I read the blog this morning. That verse is perfect for me right now, so I changed to your verse. Thank you for sharing!!
Beth Belflower
Caddo Mills, Texas
Ephesians 1:11
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, ESV
Elizabeth Johnston
Guilin China
As you do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything.
Ecclesiastes 11:5 ESV
Kerry from Houston, TX
(continuing with the Beatitudes)
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4 NASB
Naomi- colorado Springs. Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV “20 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, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Christy, Cape Girardeau, MO. Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18 (NIV)
Heather R, Boulder, CO
“When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”
Psalm 94:18-19 NIV
Stephanie Volkmer, Tulsa Ok.
*The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. (Psalms 121:6-7 NKJV)
Melinda Brown, Olive Branch, MS “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.” Psalm 103:1 NAS
Laura, Englewood, Co
So also faith, if it does not have works, is dead being by itself. James 2:17 NET
Micah 6:8
And
What does the Lord require of you?
To Act Justly,and to Love Mercy, and to Walk humbly with your God.
Ashley
Alexandria, La
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, (Luke 1:46 ESV)
Bobbi Lake City, FL. “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10(NLT)
Mary, Frisco, TX
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
9 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 on me.
Johannah, Alexandria, LA
But you, {Johannah}, are a {wo}man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11 NLT
Anita; Fresno, CA
Phil. 4:7. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Dianne Gallenberger
Hendersonville, NC
But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and
have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
Jeremiah 17:7 NLT
Anna, Missouri
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.
Psalm 125:2
And Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17 NIV
Suzanne Carlson – Ridgefield, WA
I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:14 NASB
Leah, Westerville OH
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
Proverbs 10:12 NIV
Stacey DiGrazia, Elgin, Ill.
“Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.” Psalm 5:2 NIV