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!
Corydon, IN
Ps. 25:4-5 NIV
Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth & teach me, for you are God my Savior and my hope is in you all day long.
Melissa Brandt; Colorado Springs,CO/Parker,CO: “I will say to the Lord,’My Refuge and my fortress is my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:2 ESV.
Claudia, Durham, NC
He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? (Romans 8:32 ESV)
Sarah, Queretaro, Mexico,
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
Ephesians 3:16 (NIV)
Smithfield, NC
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
Hebrews 10:23-24
Psalm 118:5-6New International Version (NIV)
Pam Coleman
Deleon Springs, Florida
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?”
Tonya Devine, Bryant, AR: “My heart and my flesh may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 NIV
Joan G, Allentown, PA
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. Ephesians 1:17 NASB
Jackie Houser, Pikeville NC: He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever. Psalm 103:9 NIV. (I am memorizing Psalm 103.)
And most certainly, the mystery of godliness is great: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
– 1 Timothy 3:16, HCSB Sarah Dickinson tx
Hillary Dickey, D’iberville, MS. “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”. NIV
Bellingham, WA
That power is the same as the mighty strength He exerted when He raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms…
Ephesians 1:19b-20 NIV
Rhonda Jackson, Godfrey, Illinois
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 – KJV
Sharon, McKinney, TX
…and call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you,
and you will honor Me.
Psalm 50:15 NIV
And the Lord God said, It is not good for man to be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Genesis 2:18
Norma Jean, Medford, Oregon
Casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 NKJV
Jessie, Wellsville, PA “I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalms 34:1 ESV
Kelly in south Arkansas
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4 NIV
p.s. I read The Homecoming of Samuel Lake by Jenny Wingfield after seeing Beth’s tweet about it and highly recommend it to others!
Tina Lockhart, Gulfport Ms
Wait for the Lord, my soul waits,and in his word I hope.
Psalm130:5 NIV
From Mt. Vernon, WA
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God,the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. Isaiah 40:28 NIV
Hebrews 11:6 – But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. NKJ
So the Lord is waiting to show his mercy to you. He wants to rise and comfort you. The Lord is the God who does the right thing, so he will bless everyone who waits on His help. Isaiah 30: 18 ERV
Debi Detroyer, Emmett, MI
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 NIV
Susan Jasper, TN
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Mary Ruth Franklin
Lanexa, VA
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
(NASB)
JoAnne ~ Casper, WY ~ Romans 12:2(NKJV)
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Monica
Cheyenne, WY
“Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”
Psalm 37:24 NIV
Heather Andreasen, Saginaw, MI
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 ESV
Joy- Georgetown, Tx “hear, Lord, and be merciful to me; Lord be my help.” Psalm 39:10 niv
Auburn, AL
“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.”
Philippians 2:3-4 (NLT)
Kaylee Taylor, Stephenville TX
Isaiah 58:10 NIV
and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.
Francine, Burnet, Tx
And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Genesis 9:12-13, ESV
Nancy English, Laramie, Wyoming
And God is able to bless you abundantly.
2 Corinthians 9:8a NLT
Jackie, Mobile, Al.
“Trust in the Lord forever,for the Lord, the Lord Himself, is the Rock eternal.”
-Isaiah 26:4 NIV
Barb * St Cloud MN * Romans 15:13 NIV * “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.”
Linda from Enumclaw
Titus 2:1. ESV
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.
Malinda Guider, Chattanooga, TN-“Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride. Don’t be quick-tempered, for anger is the friend of fools.”-NLT
Karen – Greer, SC: “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)
Pati S, Macomb, MI.
Proverbs 18:13 (MSG)
Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.
Teresa – Roanoke, VA
But from eternity to eternity the LORD’s faithful love is toward those who fear Him, and His righteousness toward the grandchildren of those who keep His covenant, who remember to observe His instructions. ~Psalm 103:17-18 HCSB
Malinda Guider, Chattanooga, TN-“Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride. Don’t be quick-tempered, for anger is the friend of fools.” Ecclesiastes 7:8-9-NLT
Diane, Wichita,KS
Finally, brothers, 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.
Phil. 4:8
Chris, Seattle, WA
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:3 NIV
Beverly Welch, Dallas, NC
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Ps 139:23-24 KJV
Ricole Rice Minot, ND
“Be happy because of the hope you have. Be patient when you have troubles. Pray all the time.”
Romans 12:12 (ERV)
Natalie
San Diego, CA
1 John 2:4 (NKJV)
He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
Teri, Lakeway, Tx
Faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.
Hebrews 11:1. NAS
Anne, Athens, Greece – Proverbs 30:5 (ESV)
All God’s words are tried & true; a shield for those who take refuge in Him.
Doris Ann Barnes, Manchester, GA
John 12:48 (KJV) “He that rejecteth me, and receive not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.”
Sheryl, PA
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 on wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:13-14 NIV