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!
Susan Turner, Shelby,NC
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2 NIV)
Marilyn — Seattle
Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, for I hide myself in you. (Psalm 143:9 NIV)
Misty Sanders, North Charleston, SC
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You,
because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 26:3
NKJV
Kimberly Humphrey, Hattiesburg, MS. “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 ESV
Carolyn, Terrace BC Canada
Psalm 25:21 NIV
May integrity and uprightness protect me,
Because my hope is in you.
Jenni Neal, Dunn, NC
“And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” Ephesians 3:19-20 KJV
Kathryn Luedtke, Sherwood Park, AB
“who satisfies your desires with good things,
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”
Psalm 103:5
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. (Colossians 3:17 NIV)
Dawn Terpstra, Orland Park, IL: “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV)
Danielle R.
Cedar Park, TX
“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
Kathy R.
Cedar Park, TX
“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
Deb oakes nkjv.
Proverbs 6:16-19
These six things the Lord hates, yes 7 are an abomination to him. A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood. A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift and running to evil. A false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.
Lori~Mountain View, WY
“The Lord God is like a sun and shield; the Lord gives us kindness and honor. He does not hold back anything good from those whose lives are innocent.” (NCV)
Lindsay Arellano, Los Alamos, nm
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
James 1:19 NIV
Santa Clarita, CA “Not only so but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;” Rom 5:3 NIV
Gloria Staker, Springfield, Ohio, “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your father will not forgive your sins.”
Matthew 6:14-15 NIV
Vonda Schwarz, Bertrand, NE “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.” Proverbs 3:5-8 NIV
Mary Jo, Las Vegas, NV
Ephesians 6:12 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
12 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.
Dena K. from Columbus, OH:
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. (James 1:19 NLT)
Kathy from Chandler, OK “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”(Romans 10:17 ESV)
Norman, Oklahoma
And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to Thee.
Holy Father, keep through Thine own name those whom Thou hast given Me, that they may be one, as We are.
John 17:11
KJV
Makayla, Nixa, MO
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Psalm 139:10-11
Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalms 37:4 NASB)
Clancie Speck, Elizabethtown, KY, “Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirt Who has been been given to us.”
Romans 5:5 AMP.
Joyce Lobmaster, St. Louis, MO I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. Psalm 91:2 NIV
This is the day that the Lord has made,we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
Kathy, Austin. NIV ps 118:5. In my anguish I cried out to the Lord for my sons & me, and he answered me by setting us free. Amen. Thank u for bringing this verse back to me- bless u & ur precious Grandmother.
Erika celebration, Florida
Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. (Mark 10:29-30 ESV)
Marty, Clarksville, TN
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6. NIV
Cara Baird Fountain, CO
Proverbs 2:7 ESV
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
torri Whalen Claremont California
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.
Psalm 18:32
Tanja, Edmonton, Alberta
“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
So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?”
Nehemiah 6:3. NASB. Kaitlin Christensen, Newberg, OR
Amanda from Olive Branch:
“You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.”
Psalm 16:11 (NLT)
“But if anyone obeys His Word, God’s love is truly made complete in Him. This is how we know we are in Him. Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.”
1 John 2:5-6 NIV
Melia
Loganville, GA
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10 NIV
Karen, Lynnwood, Wa
“Lord , we show our trust in you by obeying your laws; our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.” Isaiah 26:8 (NLT)
Stefani Scheppmann, Mukono, Uganda “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
Miranda
Loganville, GA
In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.
Luke 14:33 NIV
Rachel H., North Alabama
“From the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I,..” (Psalm 61:2 ESV)
Michaela
Loganville, GA
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Becca, Monterey CA.
“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
Joanne Delanoy, Leduc, AB, Canada “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 [NIV]
Billie Jauss, Naples FL, “Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you.” 1Peter 5:7
Pamela Muncy from Ashland KY Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Phoebe Holbrook from KY Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Sally Heilinger, Port Orchard, WA
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54: 10 NIV
Kathi Houtcooper, Phoenix, AZ,
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 ESV
Emily, Olympia, WA
“BY FAITH he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.” Hebrews 11:27 NIV