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!
Ashley, Statesboro GA “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” 1 John 3:1 ESV
Sandra Hicks
Houston, Texas
Blessed be the God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
I Peter 1:3
Hebrews 12:14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. (ESV) Sunny, Las Vegas, NV
Leah Haughton, LA
We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV
Marg Crozier, Yeosu, South Korea
Oh the depths of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments and his paths beyond tracing out!
Romans 11:33 (NIV)
Angie Gates, Wiggins, Ms “and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.” (Colossians 1:12 NIV)
Denise from Snowcreek, VA. Colossians 3:16. Amplified. Let the Word [spoken by] CHRIST (The Messiah) have its home [in your hearts and minds ] and dwell in you in [all its] richness, as you teach and admonish and train one another in all insight and intelligence and wisdom [in spiritual things and as you sing] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody to God with [His] Grace in your hearts.
always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. (Colossians 1:12 NLT)
Stephanie Solomon, Morgantown,WV.
O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. Psalm 30:2 (ESV)>
Beth Hurst, Ypsilanti, MI
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil,for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 NIV
Pat Keller Tx
For my yoke is easy and my burden light.
Matthew11:30
For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
1 Cor. 1:25 (NIV)
Tina Dill. Biloxi,MS
Prov 4:23 NIV
Above alll else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flame shall not consume you.’ Isaiah 43:1-2
Dori from Indiana
2 Peter 1:3-4 NIV
“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.”
Debbie, Robstown, TX
“If My people, who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chron. 7:14 NKJV
Tempa Babington, Palm Bay, Fl
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer & petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God.” Philippians4:6 NIV
Abigail Winkelman- Akron, OH
Psalm 73:27-28 (esv)
27 For behold, those who are far from you shall perish;
you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you.
28 But for me it is good to be near God;
I have made the Lord God my refuge,
that I may tell of all your works.
Erica K., Atmore, AL
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. –1 John 4:18
I read this today on a sign, and it was phrased differently: “Let your faith be bigger than your fears.” That really spoke to me. Instead of always telling God how big my problems are, I need to remember how big my God is. Be bold and courageous sisters!
Alicia Coffey, Hutchinson, Kansas – I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2 NIV)
Matthew 25:40. NIV
The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Cassie Roth, Tunnel Hill, Ga
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lots and not for men
Colossians 3:23 ESV
Alesha Culp, Creswell, Oregon
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6 ESV
Susan W – Carthage MO “Now that He ascended, what is it but that He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth.’ Eph 4:9 KJV
“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. ” Romans 5 : 6, NIV
Beth, Lansing, MI
Ephesians 3:17 (NASB)
“so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you being rooted and grounded in love,”
Susan – Carthage MO Eph 4:10 KJV ” He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.”
Michelle Moultrie, Birmingham AL
“and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:5,6 ESV
Freida, Chatham, LA “I cry to you Lord; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” Psalm 142:5
Fullerton, CA. Psalm 91:7-8. “A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.”
Kyleigh Porter Raleigh, NC
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
Proverbs 3:9,10 (NIV)
Charlene Morgan–Lincoln City, OR
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 NIV
Nancy Bradshaw
Melbourne, Florida
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the Heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 Message
Roseanne Tacoma,Wa
And these words which I command you today shall be in
your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your
house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes.
You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and
on your gates, Deut6:6-9 NKJV
Tammy Cosby; Siloam NC….John 13:34 A new command I give you; Love one another , as I have loved you, so you must love one another. (NIV)
Terry, Odessa, FL
“Jesus replied, ‘You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’ ”
John 13:7, NIV
Dawn Moore Conway, AR
Proverbs 31:30 HCSB
Charm is deceiving and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised
“And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:17 NKJV
Teri, Kalamazoo, MI
“Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD!” Psalm 105:3 NKJV
Letha Miller. Cullman, AL. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 ESV
Alesha
Charlotte, NC
Love one another with brotherly affection [as members of one family], giving precedence and showing honor to one another.
Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; BE AGLOW and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord.
Romans 12:10-11 Amplified
Salem,VA
…we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destoy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
2 Cor 10:3b-5 ESV
Week 9
Darlene Colson Herod, IL
I am leaving you with a gift, peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give, so don’t be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27 NLT
Week 10
Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Romans 8:39 NLT
Lacey D.
Oakwood, OH
Psalm 91:1 Amplified
{S}He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty.
Janice – Topeka, KS
Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.
Matthew 19:14 NIV
Susan, Wynne
Philippians 1:9-11(NIV)
9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
Linda Lorring, Reno, NV
Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. Romans 2:2 (NIV)
Elizabeth. Cullman, AL. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 NIV
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” James 1:22 NIV
Deanna Thomason – Oklahoma City, OK
And all of this a gift from God, who brought us back to Himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to Him. 2 Corinthians 5:18 NLT