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!
Becky Douglas, Houston TX
“From eternity to eternity I am God.
No one can snatch any one out of my hand. No one can undo what I have done.” Isaiah 43:13 NLT
Rita Koch, Upland, IN
Romans 6:10 (HCSB)
For in light of the fact that He died, He died to sin once and for all; but in light of the fact that He lives, He lives to God.
Romanos 6:10 (RVC)
Porque en cuanto a su muerte, murió al pecado de una vez y para siempre; pero en cuanto a su vida, vive para Dios.
Abby Smith in Troy, OH
“But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.” ~ Micah 7:7 (NASB)
Crista
Forest, VA
“Is not My Word like fire,” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?”
Jeremiah 23:29 (NIV)
Dana Jennings, Inola, OK “How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.” 2 Samuel 7:22
Teresa Maldonado, Austin, TX
Psalm 130:5 NIV84
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.
Stephanie, Cisco, Tx. Isaiah 26:3 KJV
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.
Megan- Columbus, Ohio
“..made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our transgressions- it is by grace you have been saved” Ephesians 2:5
James 1v.6
If you need wisdom ,if you want to know what God wants you to do , ask Him. And he will gladly tell you. He will not resent you asking. But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to answer , for a doubtful mind is as unsettling as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
Reanna, Cypress, Ca– In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. Exodus 15:13
Angie Shockney, Lafayette, IN
James 1:3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance,
NIV
Krista Fehr, Chickamauga, GA
“Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord— for we walk by faith, not by sight—” 2 Corinthians 5:6-7 NASB
Christina Cole, Irvine, CA
“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
Ephesians 6:16 NIV
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 NIV
Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free.
Psalm 118:5 (ESV)
Pam Nelson, Brighton CO
Ephesians 3:19, HCSB
and to know the Messiah’s love that surpasses knowledge, so you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Michelle, Alberta, Canada
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
– Isaiah 40:29 NIV
Tracey Boynton, Kingsburg, CA
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in Judea, and in all Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8. NIV
This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, (Jeremiah 9:23 NIV)
Penny Mansfield, OH
I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.
John 13:15 NLT
Mickey Galbraith Gilbert AZ
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 NIV
Suzy from Cedar Falls, IA
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.”
Sara Middleton, Kingsville, TX “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)
Tiffany Wooldridge, Bolivar, MO
“For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13 NKJV
LaRonda Pogue from Arlington,TX
Finally brothers and sisters rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV
Galatians 5:25 (NLT)
25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
Tanya, Richland ,WA
Ephesians 1:5 NIV.
In love He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ in accordance with his pleasure and will
Brittany Hayes Rio Rancho NM
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,” Colossians 3:23 NIV
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men”
Colossians 3:23
2 Chronicles 16:9
The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him. (NLT)
Ellen, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Omdat God u heeft uitgekozen, omdat u zijn heiligen bent en Hij u liefheeft, moet u zich kleden in innig medeleven, in goedheid, bescheidenheid, zachtmoedigheid en geduld.
Kolossenzen 3:12, NBV
Stacey in Hanahan,
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
“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, NIV
Sarah Jackson, Pasadena, TX
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
James 1:6 NIV
Heather Cullman,al He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. (Psalms 62:6 NLT)
Miriam, Nottingham UK
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.
Ephesians 2:4-5 (ESV)
Rebecca, Austin Tx-but the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. Gal 5:22 ESV
Julie Strock; Lakewood, CO
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 NIV
“ Is not My word like a fire?” says the LORD, “And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? (Jeremiah 23:29 NKJV)
Micah 7:7 NLT – “As for me, I look to the LORD for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me.”
Nikki Gack, Park Rapids, MN
For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.
Romans 6:14 NIV
Guinevere, South Bend, IN
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.
Romans 5:5 NIV
Amy, Westminster, MD
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all wrongs. Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning. ” Proverbs 10:12-13 NIV
Lori Boone, Renton WA
I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians; I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with heads held high.Leviticus 26:13 NIV
Lori Benson, Paris, TX
Every work which he began…seeking his God, he did with all his heart and prospered. II Chronicles 31:21 NASB
Karla, Broomfield, CO
“So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.”
1 Peter 4:19, NIV
Madeleine:Corrales: I will say of the Lord,”He is my refuge and my fortress,My God in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:2
Sumrall, MS
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV)
Jana Fields, Wills Point, TX
Romans 3:23 NIV
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
John 16:24
In that day you will no longer ask me anything.
I tell you the Truth, my Father WILL GIVE you whatever you ask in MY NAME. [Praise Jesus!]