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!
Paola Hernandez-Hoffmann, Pinellas Park, Fl
2 Corinthians 2:14 ESV
But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.
Leslie Jordan
Rochester, MN
“Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?”
Job 2:10 NIV
Mary Jo Stayton, Independence, MO
Oh give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the peoples! Psalm 16:8 NKJV
“Commit to The Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”
Psalms 16:3. NIV
MaryJo ~ Plainfield, IN
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV
2 Chronicles 7:14
Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land.
Ashley Edwards, Chelsea, Alabama
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Matthew 6:25 (NIV)
Deb, Becker, MN
He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues people under me. Psalm 144:2 (ESV)
Jennifer R. Houston, TX “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13 (NIV)
Barbara Severns, Eagle, Idaho
Surely my sould remembers and is bowed down within me. This I recall to my mind, therefore, I have hope.
Lamentations 3:20 & 21 NASB
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christian Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen
Ephesians 3:20 ESV
And look out for one another’s interests, not just your own.
Philippians 2:4 GNT
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 NIV
Nikki L, Littleton, CO
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.”
James 1:2-3 ESV
JOYce Partridge
Leola, AR
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
But blessed is the one who tursts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
Marlena Cantrell, Alabaster, AL
“Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told. (Habakkuk 1:5 ESV)
Patty Lincoln, Columbia, SC: “And that’s not all; we throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open His door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand – out in the wide open spaces of God’s grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise.” Rom. 5:2 MSG
Cherie, Pocatello, ID “Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised” (James 1:12, NRSV)
Benton, AR
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, (Ephesians 6:16-17 ESV)
Isaiah 29:13 NIV
The Lord says: “These people come near to me with
their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their
hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made
up only of rules taught by men.
Shelly Elston, Portland, OR
“And to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:19 (ESV)
Nell Brinkley. Chattanooga tn. Am I a god at hand, declares the lord, and not a god
Far away? Jeremiah 23;23
Margie from Beaverton, Oregon
1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
Judith in Scott, Louisiana
“The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.”
Psalm 19:9 (ESV)
Juley Metcalf ~ Spicewood, Texas
“The lions may grow weak and hungry but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.”
(NIV) ~ Psalm 34:10
Reta from Waynesburg Kentucky “God doesn’t miss a thing.” Proverbs 15:3. (MESSAGE)
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
Isaiah 30:21 NIV
“Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.” Psalm 63:3 NIV
Jennie Spearin Granite Bay Ca
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers Everywhere”
Ephesians 6:18 NLT
Sarah M., Laurel, MS
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
Amy, Hood River, Oregon. “Look, my servant will succeed!
He will be elevated, lifted high, and greatly exalted—”
Isa.52:13, The NET Bible
And now,dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right, and pure,and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 NLT
Heidi, Daphne, AL
“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” (Psalms 18:2 – KJV)
Marianna Behrends, San Angelo, TX.
No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. Isaiah 54:17a NIV
Janet Anderson
Edmond, OK
“On the day I called, you answered me. You increased strength within me.
Psalm 138:3 (HCSB)
Jill Greer, Medina, TN
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 12:2 KJV
LeEllen Phillips, Nashville, TN
“Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me.”
– Psalm 103:2, NLT
Cold Chicago: “Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.” (NKJ)
Jane, Waukee IA
“Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous will walk in them, but transgressors will stumble in them.” HOSEA 14:9 NASB
Lisa Curtis
Jackson, MO
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 Not sure of translation
Cynthia
springville Al
Jerimiah 29:11-13 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you ,saith the Lord,thoughts of peace ,and not of evil,to give you an expected end.12 Then shall ye call upon me,and ye shall go and pray unto me,and I will hearken into you. 13 And ye shall seek me,and find me,when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
KJV
Jamie from Tyler, TX
Ephesians 6:12 NASB
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Yates Center, KS
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
Stephanie, La Habra, CA “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
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Acts 1:8 ESV
Angela from Nebraska – “Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” Matthew 6:25-27 NIV84
DeAnne, Talmage, KS “As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him.” Psalm 18:30 NIV
Julie Medway Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the centre of your life.
Philippians 4:6,7 The Message
Jeremiah 31:15-17 (NASB)
Thus says the LORD,
15 “A voice is heard in Ramah,
Lamentation and bitter weeping.
Rachel is weeping for her children;
She refuses to be comforted for her children,
Because they are no more.”
16 Thus says the LORD,
“Restrain your voice from weeping,
And your eyes from tears;
For your work shall be rewarded,” declares the LORD,
“And they shall return from the land of the enemy.
17 “And there is hope for your future,” declares the LORD,
“And your children shall return to their own territory.
Coshocton,Ohio,[NKJV] Matthewq 6:24 No one can serve two masters;for either he will hate the one and love the other or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other.You cannot serve God and mammon.