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!
Samantha Gallant Marion, IN
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”
1 John 1:7 ESV
Debra Hamson – Dahlgren, IL
It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 KJV
Linda, Holts Summit, MO
Philemon 1:18 ESV
If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account.
(Paul is speaking to Philemon regarding Onesimus. What a great example Paul gives to us.)
Jackie Brantley Rockledge fl
Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5 HCSB)
Jill Lynch, Mission Viejo, CA.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discourage, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. NIV
Shelley, Rio Rancho, NM
He holds success in store for the upright, He is a shield to those whose walk is blameless.
Proverbs 2:7 NIV
Pam Mayer from Apple Valley, MN: “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” 1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV
Fruita, CO
Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
Matthew 9:13 ESV
Karen, New Prague, MN
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 15:5 NIV
Merilee New Sharon Iowa
I weep with greif ; my heart is heavy with greif ; my heart is heavy with sorrow :encourage and cheer me with you words . Psalms 119:28
Patricia from Richmon, TX
in Him you also be trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; and who also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.
ESV. Ephesians 1: 13
Pat Tilson, Fort Worth TX: Cast all your anxiety on Him, for He cares for you. (1Peter 5:7 NIV)
Hebrews 12,1-2 NIV
Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this b y keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.
Donna Stephens, Wylie, Texas, May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NIV
Denisa Bonds, Boynton Beach, FL: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philipians 4:13
Susie Handy, Swampers, LA
… eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
~ Ephesians 4:3 ESV
“Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth.”
Joan Wetzel, New Orleans, Louisiana, Luke 1:26 (NASB)
Proverbs 19:20 E.S.V.
Listen to advice and accept instruction,
that you may gain wisdom in the future.
He will command His angels concerning you to guard you
in all your ways. Psalm 91:11 NRSV
Pam Jackson, Blue Springs, MO “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
I have to copy part of Becky Jo’s verse…in the MSG version, it speaks to where I am at right now:
God’s my strong champion; I flick off my enemies like flies.
Far better to take refuge in God than trust in people.
Psalm 118:6 MSG
Sandy Hartley, Clatskanie OR
Proverbs 31: 16-17
She considereth a field and buyeth it; with the fruit of her own hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength and strengtheneth her arms. (KJV)
Allison Crook
Albuquerque, NM
“Only fear the LORD and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24 (NASB)
Jan Jensen, Waterloo, Iowa. “may have the 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 3:18,19 NIV
Patti, Tampa, Florida
Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him. John 6:27 (NKJ)
Kristi, Milton, FL
“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”
Ephesians 6:13
Rachel
Little Rock, AR
“O God you are my God, earnestly I seek you: my soul thirsts for you my body longs for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”
Psalm 63:1
The Lord your God is with you, he will quite you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
3) He will not let your foot slip_ he who watches over you will not slumber.
4) Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Psalm 121:3-4 NIV
Kathi Griffin from Macon, GA:
Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; do not treat prophecies with
contempt. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20 (NIV)
Dorelle Hogan, Hot Springs, AR, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12 (NIV)
Marcy in Garland, Texas Continuing helpful directions to Renew my Mind to live nearer to God and breathers and sisters:
Bless them that persecute you;
bless and curse not.
Rejoice with them that rejoice;
weep with them that weep.
Romans 12: 14,15
Jennifer Brosdahl, Menahga, MN
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,
since as members of one body you were called to peace.
AND BE THANKFUL!!!’ (emphasis, mine!) Colossians 3:15 NIV
Barb Faasse, Jenison, MI “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.” Isaiah 40:28 NIV
Anita Vogelaar, Ede, Holland
Laat uw geest daarom voortdurend paraat zijn, wees waakzaam en vestig al uw hoop op de genade die u ontvangen zult wanneer Jezus Christus zich openbaart.
1 Petrus 1:13 NBV
James 3:13 NIV
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. (1 Corinthians 13:5 NIV)
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. – Romans 8:14NIV
Janet from Daytona Beach
(Luke 11:9)(Jesus said) “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” (TNIV)
Rachel huff Mechanicsville VA NIV Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead my to the rock that is higher than I,
Helen Roseberry, Riverside, CA
“The Lord makes firm the steps
of the one who delights in Him;” Psalms 37:23 NIV
Mindy, Morgantown, IN
Colossians 3:23 (NIV84)
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,
Aubrey Groover. Houston, TX. “But He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness, therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness so that Christ’s power may rest in me” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
Lynann, Artesia, N.M
Exodus 34:6 NLT
The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
Anne Eppright, Round Rock Texas. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Ps. 119:10-11 (ESV)
Ephesians 3:19 ESV
and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge,
that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Janice Pippen, Valdosta, GA
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
I Peter 4:16, (KJV)
Sue from NH;
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my Savior, my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.” Psalm 18:2
Betsy, VA. Beach, VA
“We live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)
Tara- Rockwall, Texas
Don’t look to your own interests, but take interest in others.
Philippians 2:4