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!
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:8 NIV
Jen S, Tehachapi, CA
“He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.” Psalm 112:7 ESV
Carol Marshall, Gilbert, AZ
Ephesians 4:1+2
I therfore, a prisoner for the Lord urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,with all humility and gentleness,with patience,bearing with one another in love. ESV
Sarah Winslow Durant, OK
Romans 8:26 NKJV
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groaning which cannot be uttered.
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
And with my song I praise Him.
Psalm 28:7
Linda says:
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
Wake Forest, N.C. 1 John 4:8(NIV)
Paula Rutherford–Decatur, Tx–Philippians 4:1 (KJV–continuing through book of Philippians)
“Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.”
Connie Kempf
Eugene, OR
“Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My Brethren, these things ought not to be so.” NKJV James 3:10
Diane, Longmont, CO
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2 NIV
Kathy Pietraszewski, Windsor Heights, IA “Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me” Psalm 119:133 (NIV).
Terri Fullerton, Abilene, TX
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3: 17-20
Barbara
Eagle, Idaho
So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.
I Thessalonians 5:6 (ESV)
Carol in Salem, OR
“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
Emily McCargar, Elk Grove, CA
“And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” (1 Corinthians 13:2 ESV)
Sally Bradford, Mayfield, KY
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
Kimberly Kleimann, Chico, CA
Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase..
Proverbs 3:9
Cindy, WIlton, England
(continuation from last week’s 🙂
“not pursing dishonest gain, but eager to serve,
not lording it over those entrusted to you,
but being examples to the flock.”
1 Peter 5: 2b-3
Connie Robbins, London, England
“So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way; bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” (Colossians 1:10 NIV)
Holly T Powell, WY “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalms 56:3 (NIV)
Neosho, MO
I laid me down and slept;I awaked for my Lord
sustained me.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me
round about.
Psalms 3:5,6 KJV
Laura Stiehl – Bedford, TX
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)
Andrea*B, Jefferson City, MO
Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:25-26 NKJV
M.H. Esposito, San Mateo, CA
Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise,
making the most of your time, because the days are evil.
Ephesians 5: 15 – 16
Sarah, Bracknell, UK
“But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads in every place the fragrance that comes from knowing Him.”
2 Corinthians 2:14
Christy, Conifer, Colorado
Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.
Daniel 12:3 NIV
Tshaka; Overijse, Belgium;
No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God.
1 John 3:9 NIV
Suzy Zumbro, Anchorage AK
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thes. 5:16-18 m (NIV)
New Braunfels, TX
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse so that there may be food in my house, and test Me now in this, says the Lord, if I will not open for YOU the windows of Heaven and pour out for YOU a blessing until it overflows. Then I will rebuke the devourer for you so that it will not destroy the fruits of the ground, nor will YOUR vine in the field cast its grapes, says the Lord of Hosts. Malachi 3:10-11 NASB
Leanna Reynolds, Southlake, TX. Take hold of that which is truly life. 1Timothy 6:19 ESV
Jenn Loewen
Gresham, OR
“Cast your burden on the LORD [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you: He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall or fail).”
Psalm 55:22 AMP
Kathy Emeigh, Bethlehem PA
“The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’ (Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV)
Colleen, Cape Town, South Africa
“I am the Lord, I have called You in righteousness,
I will also hold You by the hand and watch over You,
And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people,
As a light to the nations,
Isaiah 42:6 NASB
Phoebe Cunningham, Tucson, AZ
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant”
1 Corinthians 13:4 ESV
Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” (Mark 1:10-11 NIV)
Meagan St. Augustine FL -Proverbs 26:20English Standard Version (ESV)
20 For lack of wood the fire goes out,
and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.
Dolores Hall Longview, Tx
22 She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies belts to the tradesmen. Proverbs 31 22-24 NASB
Nathalie Van Hoorebeke, Birmingham, UK
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.
For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
James 1:2-4
Lisa, Granville, Ohio
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6
Walker, LA
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. (Psalm 119:114 ESV)
” blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe”. John28:20 NIV
Pamela Shaw, Bangor, Northern Ireland
‘For this reason I kneel before the Father,’ Eph 3:14 (NIV)
Julie, Columbia City, Indiana
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Ephesians 5:15 NLT
Sandra Arnold, Paris, Tennessee
“No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NASB)
Marcy, Eagle Bridge, NY
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own, you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” NIV
1Timothy 6:6 “Now godliness with contentment brings great profit.”
Psalm 91:9 NLT
If you make the Lord your refuge,
If you make the Most High your shelter
Miriam, Columbia, SC
“He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever.”
Psalm 103:9 ESV
Alicia Stewart (Loveland, CO)
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Phil 4:13 (NIV)
Whitney Holder, Wilmington, NC. “And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.” (Ephesians 3:18 NLT)
Mary, Lilburn GA. 1 Sam 12:16. Now, then, stand still and see this great thing the LORD is about to do before your eyes . NIV