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!
Carol Bowen, Highlands, NC
Psalm 51:17. ESV
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.”
Cynthia Moorhead, Gainesville,Ga.
Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders, make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversations be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Col 4:5-6 NIV
Woodburn, IN
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are–yet He did not sin. Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
Robin T. Laureldale, PA
“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.” (Zephaniah 3:17 NIV)
Michele, Rockford, IL
I stay awake through the night to think about Your promises. Psalm 119:148 TLB
Lamentations 3:59 NKJ
O Lord, You have seen how I am wronged; Judge my case.
“That He would grant you, according to his riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man,” Ephesians 4:16
Amy, Miamisburg, OH
If your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction. I will never forget Your precepts, for you have given me life through them.
Psalm 119:92-93 HCSB
Rhonda H Wade
Buchanan, GA
Hebrews 4:16 NKJV
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of trouble.
Mandy Codding, Wadsworth, OH
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28 NIV
Lynn Bennett, Stowe, Vt.
Continuing Ep. 3:14-21 (NIV)
-and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Vivienne B, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.
Romans 8:1-2 (NLT)
For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37 KJV
Sharon, St. Louis
casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. I Peter 5:7 NKJV
“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding.” Proverbs 3:13 ESV
Ruth-Anne, Garvagh, N.Ireland
Jesus said to them, “The Father is the only one who has the authority to decide dates and times. They are not for you to know. (Acts 1:7 ERV)
Midge Miller, Snellville, GA
Rejoice and exult in hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12 Amplified
but I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Gal 5:16 ESV
Laura Hagedorn, Rib Mountain, WI., This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. – 1 John 4:10 (NIV)
Colleen, Mae Sot, Thailand
And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
James 3:17
may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,
Ephesians 3:18 ESV
Abingdon, VA
“Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.” Psalm 116:7 HCSB
Jesus would have sung this ( Psalms 113-118 ) the night before he was crucified.
Cindy, Lancaster OH
Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
“And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
Barb, Medina, Oh
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
Rejoice in hope, patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:11-12 ESV
Tammy Martinez, Burleson, TX
For no word from God will ever fail.” “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:37-38 NIV)
Aubrey Eubank Palmetto, GA
A helpful wife is a jewel in her husband’s crown, but a shameless wife will make his bones rot.
Proverbs 12:4 CEVU
JennieWeekley Greensboro, NC
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 ESV
Laurie O’Connor, Milton, GA
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. NIV
Christy Billingsley, Terry, MS
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassion never fails.
They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23
Pat Shake, Danville, IL
Romans 15:4 For whatever was thus written in former days was written for our instruction, that by [our steadfast and patient] endurance and the encouragement [drawn] from the Scriptures we might hold fast to and cherish hope. AMP
Connie from Woodstock, GA
“Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.” Psalm 73:25-26 (NLT)
Beth Keasler -Concord, NC
“may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,”. Ephesians 3:18 NIV
James 1:9-11 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business. James 1:9-11 old NIV
Vanessa from Victoria, 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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV)
Peru, IN
2 Timothy 1:7, ESV, “for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Barbara Smith – San Antonio, TX
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5 (NIV)
Kathy Longe – Port Elizabeth, South Africa
“Don’t worry about anything; Instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, And thank Him for what He has done”. Philippians 4 verse 6 (NLT)
Terri, Harrison Twp, MI
walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of your time. let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians for: 5 – 6 BSV
Laura from Kenly, NC
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. “(Romans 8:28 NIV)
Kim G., Colonial Heights, VA
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10 ESV
Melody
Myrtle Beach, SC
“I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.”
Philippians 4:12
Jan @ Hillsboro, KS “Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.” Psalm 143:8 (NLT)
Adrienne, Valdosta, GA
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Carole from Kingwood : 12 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” (Judges 6:12 NIV)
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5,6 KJV
You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. (1 Peter 3:4 NLT)
Cullman, AL
Olda, Huntsville, Al
Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. 1 Peter 4:9 (ESV)
It is far better to take refuge in God than trust in people!
Psalm 118:8 ESV
Evelyn Anne
Lynn Watson Hurst TX
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
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.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)