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!
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May they be secure who love you!
Psalm 122:6 ESV
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves,
He will take great delight in you;
in His love He will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.
Cindy Wheeless, Perrysburg OH
Take control of what I say !O Lord, and guard my lips. Psalm 141:3
Dawn Atwood, Colleyville, TX
Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. Proverbs 9:9, NIV
Missy
Humble, Texas
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Psalm 118:6
MaLori, Fort Worth TX: “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” (Micah 6:8 KJV)
Val Parker, Dequincy, LA My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26 ESV)
Robin Ivey, Meridian, MS.
“Get along with each other, and forgive each other. If someone does wrong to you, forgive that person because the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 New Century Version
WendyC – Cheyenne, WY.
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22 NIV
Ephesians 3:14, 15, 16, 17 NIV
For this reason I kneel before the Father from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
Becky Bigbie, Highland Village, Tx
And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep in the soil of his marvelous love. Ephesians 3:17 NLV
Melissa, Augusta, GA
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
Psalm 118:8, KJV
Joelle, Abilene, TX
Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and joy are in his dwelling place.
1 Chronicles 16:27 NIV
Kim Lee, Faison, NC: All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2nd Timothy 3:16-17.
Mary James- Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!” (Galatians 2:21 NIV)
April Hughes. Escondido, Ca. “When I thought, my foot slips, Your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up.” Psalm 94:18 ESV
Mary Lou Boyer
Farmington, NM
I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13 NKJ
Stacy from Hawkinsville, GA:
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 (ESV)
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. NIV
Ginny White, Orofino, Idaho
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 NIVN
Shannon Davidson, San Juan Capistrano, CA “I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.” Isaiah 61:10 NIV
Sharon Hyde, Independence, MO
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4 (NLT)
Christy Kirby, Plano, TX: 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, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)
Anita Siecker, Purcellville, VA
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
NIV84
Bobbi Mooney, New Caney, TX
II Chronicles 20:17a (NIV)
You will not have to fight this battle.
Take up your positions;
Stand firm & see the deliverance the Lord will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem [Bobbi].
Emily, Loveland, CO – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV)
Deb, Loveland, CO – “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.” I Thessalonians 4:16 (NKJV)
Peggyann Calderwood, Crestview, Florida
And this is the promise which He Himself made to us:
Eternal Life. 1 John 2:25 NASB
Delores O.
Lake Stevens, WA
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.
Titus 2:11-12 NIV
Jessica, Shelby, NC, “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.” Ephesians 5:1
Elizabeth Mitchell, living in Haverhill, England- Ephesians 3:21 (NKJV) “to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Lauralee Courtney
Austin TX
Ephesians 3: 19 NIV
…and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Lisa Herbstreit, Bloomington, IN
“Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
Robbyn Hanstad, Frisco, Texas
Romans 10:17 (NASB)
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
Emily Murphy, Petal, MS
“Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy. Though I fall, I will rise; Though I dwell in darkness, the Lord is a light for me.”
Micah 7:8 (NASB)
Susan Smith, Helena MT
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets
Matt. 7:12
Judy, Simi Valley, CA
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – 18 NIV
Lisa Atkinson, Chappell Hill, TX
” Encourage one another daily as long as it is called “Today” so that no one is hardened to sin’s deceit.” Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)
Connie-Fulton, KY
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
DeLand, Florida
He will cover you with His feathers.
He will shelter you with His wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Psalm 91:4
Elizabeth Peck, Fairfax Station, VA: I will give them an undivided heart, and put a new spirit within them. I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 11:19 NIV 1984
Linda Spahr, Lusby, MD I needed this verse. Thank you so much Becky Jo!
Psalm 118:5-6 NIV When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place.The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
Toms Brook, VA.
“I am teaching you about wisdom and guiding you on the right path. As you walk on it you will not step into a trap. Even if you run, you will not trip and fall. Always remember this teaching. Don’t forget it. It is the key to life, so guard it well.” Proverbs 4: 11-13 (ERV)
Desirae Blythe, Uniontown, Kansas
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
Ephesians 6:10 NASB
Peggy, Corpus Christi, TX
But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”
Luke 11:28 ESV
April, Seymour, TN
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. (Psalms 18:2 NLT)
Priscilla, Indialantic, FL
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” (Lamentations 3:22-24 NIV)
Garden City, KS And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 NIV
Debbie W. of Prattville, AL
For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life.
Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress.
Psalm 143:11
NLT
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8 : 18 NIV