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!
Wheatridge, Colorado
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.
Psalm 63:3 NIV
Kim Foley, Arnold MD
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
Richmond, TX
John 1:3-5 NIV
Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
In him was life, and that life was the light of men.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Tracie Nall, Bristow, VA
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.”
Ephesians 1:17 NIV
Barb Wisconsin. No evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent. Ps 91:10 ESV
Angela T. Albuquerque, NM
“Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.”
Ezra 10: 4 NIV
Debbie, Orlando
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame…” Hebrews 12:2 NIV
Sue Starling Modesto CA
Matthew 5:3 ESV
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,
Judy Graves. Gahanna OH
“Therefore I want the men (people) everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.” 1Timothy 2:8 NIV
Cyndi Patterson, Bloomdale, OH
Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.
Psalm 141:3 NIV
Roberta
Coldspring TX
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld the glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14 KJV
Lynn, Lake Villa, IL
Ephesians 2:10 NLT
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.
Jen Z. Greensburg PA
I will extol You, my God, O King; And I will bless Your name forever and ever. Psalm 145:1 NKJV
Marleeta, Florence, CO
that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man.
Ephesians 3:16, NASB
Carolyn, Dover, Ohio
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge — that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Eph. 3:19 NIV
Sarah Stephenson, Auburn, AL, “But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:14-17 (NKJV)
Kelly Elliott, Jackson, TN.
Psalm 119:161b (ESV)
“My heart stands in awe of your words. “
Julia Posel, Munich, Germany. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares YAHWEH (the Lord), “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on 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 NIV, adapted to original Name of the Lord)
Terri from Mechanicsville, VA
And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Laurie, Albany, Ga.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!!
Jan from Clinton, MS:
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
Psalm 37:6 NIV
Rural Hall, NC
“No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up…
Coarse and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving of thanks.”
Ephesians 4:29; 5:4 (HCSB)
Pat S., Lago Vista, TX
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6. ESV
Karen Penn, Sturgis, Mich. “Remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” James 5:20 NIV
Mary Saul
Houston, TX
Psalm 25:10 NIV All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant.
Proverbs 11:13
A gossip betray a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a
secret.
Sue Big Rapids, MI
Ps.9:10 ESV And those who know Your name put their trust in You,for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Jennifer James~Katy,TX “to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” NIV Ephesians 3:21
Doris, Madison, MA:
He shall cover thy with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4. (KJV)
Sarah Fox
Springfield, MO
Psalm 34:7
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them.”
Linda H., Buckeye, AZ
“You go before me and follow me. You place Your hand of blessing on my head” Psalms 139:5 (NLT)
Meg Christian, Alexandria, VA
“And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”
1 Corinthians 6:11 NIV
Mary Goins, Bluford, Illinois
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. (Isaiah 40:11 NIV)
Ephesians 4:29
Do not let anything unwholesome come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
ambria, wiggins, Mississippi
Psalms 100:1
Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! NLT
Christy MacDonald, St. Clements, Ontario, Canada
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” Lamentations 3:25-26 NIV
Sherry Page
Elizabeth, CO
Isaiah 43:18-19. NIV
Forget the former things; do not
dwell on the past. See, I am doing
a new thing! Now it springs up; do
you not perceive it?
Karla Fort Bridger, WY
Finally, brothers and sisters whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.
Phil 4:8 NIV
Susan Atkinson, Arkadelphia, AR
Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples.
In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.
Luke 8:25 NIV
Elsie – Scottsbluff NE
Psalm 116:15 NASB Precious in the sight of the LORD
Is the death of His godly ones
Hanging on to this truth as our precious son loses the battle with cancer but will soon gain heaven
Psalms 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Psalms 119:105 KJV
Donna, Athens, GA
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4 RSVCE
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister
Hebrews 6:10 KJV
Desiree Reimer, Calgary AB
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,
Ephesians 3:20 ESV
Tracy Pratz, Las Cruces NM
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Gal 2:20 NIV
Lesley, Oceanside, CA.
“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”
Proverbs 16:24 ESV
Sherri Zingarelli, Galena, OH
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.
Psalm 130:5 NIV
Christy Granger, IN “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” Lam. 3:25-26 (NIV)
PSALM 18:16 He reached down from heaven and rescued me, He drew me out of deep waters! AMEN
Romans 8:26 English Standard Version (ESV)
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.