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!
Julia, Whidbey Island, WA: 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.
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22. NIV
Donna V, Houston,TX
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
Michele Powell Nampa, ID
John 14:27 (NIV) “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Carrie Gill, Tyler, TX. “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:10-11. NIV
I’m working through a passage in 1 Corinthians, so here’s the next verse…
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.
~ I Corinthians 9:25 (NIV)
Erin from Kennewick, WA
Katie Nicholls ~ Tucson, AZ
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Eph 2:10 ESV
18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Col3:18 NIV
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. (Ephesians 6:10-11 NLT)
Karen Cosmano, Vista, CA
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV
Kelli Hall ~ Sherwood, Oregon
“My son pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.” Proverbs 4: 20-22 (NIV)
Leslie Brown, Denver, CO
Philippians 4:8(NLT)
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.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His
might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be
able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Ephesians 6:10-11 ESV
marthamartha says:
“For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 ESV
Jessica Hawney, San Jose, CA
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV
Gloria
Freeport, FL
Psalm 55:22 NLT
Give your burdens to the Lord,
and he will take care of you.
He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
Bobbie, Litchfield, MN
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.
Psalms 91:7-8
Amanda Porter. Lubbock, Texas. Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” -John 13:7- (NIV)
Wendy Houston, Rocklin CA
Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak. (1 Corinthians 8:9 NIV)
Gabriella Houston, Rocklin CA
Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak. (1 Corinthians 8:9 NIV)
Patty from Redmond, WA
Psalm 73:26 (NASB)
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Jacqui Maudslay, Chester, UK
Ephesians 3:18 (T.N.I.V)
..’may have power, together with all the Lord’s people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ’
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom
for many. Mark 10:45 NIV
Karen Wright, Shelton, WA
praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 NKJV
Jennifer Henderson, Raleigh, NC: I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Psalms 34:4, ESV
Robin – Chambersburg, PA
For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.
Psalm 27:5 NKJV
Proverbs 12:16 ( MSG) ” Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly, the prudent quietly shrug off insults.”
Vicky, Winchester, Hampshire, England.
“But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.”
Psalm 73:28 (New Living Translation).
Carrie Lyons Homer Glen, Illinois
1 Samuel 3:9 NLT
“Speak to me Lord, your servant is listening.”
Jan Bean, Amarillo TX
Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way. (Colossians 3:17 MSG)
Karen. Amarillo,TX. Ephesians 6.19. and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, ESV
Jill Miller; Akron, IN; “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 NIV
Jenny Manis, Glen Rose, TX, Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3 ESV)
Heather, Louisville KY
“The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.
Psalm 46:6 (NRSV)
Jami, Shelby, NC
1 Peter 5:6-11New International Version (NIV)
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Lisa from Rootstown, Ohio. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Eph. 1:3 NIV
Mary Tomaselli Humble, Tx
Psalm 1:4 Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
Goshen, IN -Lord, help me control what I say. Don’t let me say anything bad.
If good people correct me, I will consider it a good thing. If they criticize me, I will accept it like a warm welcome. (Psalms 141:3, 5 ERV)
Becky, Huntington, WV
“and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
2 Peter 1:11 (NIV)
Amy, Murfreesboro, TN
persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
2 Corinthians 4:9, NIV
Jeanine, Augusta, GA
Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:68-69 NIV)
Leslie G-Warner Robins, GA
2 Corinthians 5:15 NIV
“And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.”
Valerie Chamberlain, Austin, Texas “He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.” Job 8:21NLT
I’m a wanna be Southern Belle in Michigan too !
Carol, Canton Mi
Even so faith, if it hath no works, is dead, being alone.
James 2:17 KJV
Stacy B, Detroit Michigan
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.”
Matthew 6:28 (NIV)
Lexington,Ky
2 Timothy 2:15 NIV
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved.
A workman who does not need to be ashamed
And correctly handles the word of truth.
Janell Dixon from Virginia Beach, VA:
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Jennie Marie Knoll, DeWitt,AR
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.
Karen Glisson, Kennesaw, GA 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.” Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Kendra from Fort Wayne, IN – “is this blessing then on the circumcised, or on the uncircumscised also? For we say, ‘FAITH WAS CREDITED TO ABRAHAM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.’ How then was it credited? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised; and he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while uncircumcised.” Romans 4:9-11a NASB