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!
Jennifer Lane, Grand Rapids, MI
Zechariah 4:6 NASB
“Then he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel saying, ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts.”
I lift my eyes up to the hills. For where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord who made Heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 ESV
Valerie Finch, Warrensburg, MO
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12, NIV
If I could speak all the languages of earth and angels, but did not love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1
Renee Hall, Jacksonville, Florida
“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)
Jewel Corley from Florien, LA.
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God; in Him will I trust. Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. Psalm 91:2-3 KJV
Gina, Olathe, KS
Psalm 29:11 NLT
“The Lord gives his people strength, the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
Margaret, Kingsport, TN
To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.
Isaiah 61:3 NLT
Philippians 1:11 (NLT)
May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation-the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ–for this will bring much glory and praise to God.
Jenny O
Tucson,AZ
Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Angie, Markham
If you then being evil, know how to give
good gifts to your children, how much more
will your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit
to those who ask him.
Luke 11:13 NKJV
Dallas, GA
“Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and loose heart.” Heb. 12:3 NIV
Evan Stratton, Charlotte NC
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Mary Jayne, Qulin Missouri:
“Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.” John 9: 3,NKJV
Kim Z Fishers, IN. “In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.” Psalm 33:21. NIV
Tracy, Sidney, Ohio
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:12 NIV
Dawn Wells, Fort Worth, TX
“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
Zephaniah 3:17
NLT
Joy Bruhnke, Ft. Myers, Fl
“I lift up my eyes unto the hills–from where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 NRSV
Hab. 3:19
The Sovereign Lord is me strength, he makes my feet
like those of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights.
Jenni, Murray, KY
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14 ESV
Kristie Mallory Goshen, KY.
“… He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.”
Titus 3:6 (NLT)
Part of a series Titus 3:4-7 (NLT)
Mary Thomas
Lexington, KY
“Use every piece of God’s armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm.” -Ephesians 6:13 (NLT)
Kathy
Woodstock, GA
Luke 11:9-10 ESV
And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened
Cindy S Walker, Clear Lake area of Houston, TX, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever if pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippeans 4:8 NIV 1984
Sugar Land, TX And this I pray that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment
Philippians 1:9 NASB
Terri Sickles Richmond MO
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
James 1:5. ESV
Julie Wagner, Nederland, TX
“Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
Hebrews 10:1
Kris Braun, Shakopee, MN
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Misty Keith, Pflugerville, TX “Yahweh your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will bring you quietness with His love. He will delight in you with shouts of joy.” Zephaniah 3:17 (HCSB)
Barb from Richardson, Tx
ROM 15:7 NIV
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.
“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing”.
Zeph. 3:17 NIV
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8b NIV
Amalia Smith
Lumberton Tx.
Psalm 143:8. N.I.V.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I I entrust my life.
Kristi Rogersville TN
Proverbs 31:10
An excellent
wife, who can find
For her value is far above jewels
Jennifer Smith, Sydney Australia. “Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].” (Romans 12:2 AMP)
Hannah Rodriguez, Dallas, Tx. “Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.” -Psalm 150:5 (KJV)
“So, dear brothers, you have no obligation, whatever, to your old sinful nature.” – Romans 8:12
Kim Bunting, Colfax, LA
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26 : 3 NIV
Marilyn, Houston , TX: ” My heart and my flesh may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever “. Psalm 73:26, NIV
hurricane, WV
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10 NIV)
Victoria, Hooksett NH
And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the Lord their God and will hear them.
Zechariah 10:8 (KJV)
Gretchen, McKinney, TX Romans 8:15 ESV For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by who we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Donna Banks from Franklin, TN
“Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.”
1 Peter 4:9 (ESV)
Kristi Bracelin, West Des Moines, IA
“to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn” Isaiah 61:2 NIV
Emily, Lugoff, SC
33 Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.
Romans 8:33
Bel Air, MD
Colossians 4:6 NKJV
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
What then shall we say in response to this?
If God is with us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31 NIV
Rachel Patterson – Clover, SC
“Come to Me, you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ~ Matthew 11:28
Lisa Pauls
Lake Jackson, TX
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
Ephesians 3:17 NIV
” A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” Prov 16:32 NkJV