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!
He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.” (Luke 19:40 ESV)
Tilley Hawkins, Franklin, TN
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV)
Margie, Camdenton MO: A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot. Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him. Proverbs 14:30-31 ESV
Terri from College Station, TX
1 Thess 5:5
For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness.
2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV
For we live by faith, not by sight.
Lisa S. Montgomery, TX
kathy, Madison, CT
Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Melissa, Fort Worth, TX
“My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,” James 1:19 HCSB
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (ESV)
4. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5.or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6. It does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8. Love never ends.
Tori D. Mays
Elmer, La
Nancy Sticht, St. Augustine, FL
For the Lord Almighty has purposed, and who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back? — Isaiah 14:27 (NIV)
Isaiah 43:21 NKJV
This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise.
Paulette P. Mays
Elmer, La
Cincinnati
1Peter 5:6-7 NKJV
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, casting all your cares upon Him, for Her cares for you.”
Melissa Emma, Scarborough, Maine: “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks with the heart is full of.” Luke 6:45 NIV
Debbie, Sherwood, OR: “May the God of hope fill you will all the joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13
Cris , Virginia Beach VA
Ecclesiastes 1:9 NIV
What has been will be again
What has been done will be done again
There is nothing new under the sun
By faith Abraham, when he called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. Hebrews 11:8 NIV
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:16 NLT. Becky Elkhart, KS
My son, do not forget my teaching but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.
Proverbs 3:1-2 NIV
Emily Tohlen – Kansas City, MO
“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32 NKJV
Sharon Crow, Winchester, VA
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
Greater love has no one than this , that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:12-13 (ESV)
Jamie
Corbin,Ky
1Peter 3:6 NIV
like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear. (1 Peter 3:1-6 has been my goal)
Martha, Cocoa, FL
Psalm 42:5 NIV
Why are you downcast, o my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my savior and my God.
So sorry I’m late! My youngest graduated from Union University this weekend! It’s been an exciting and busy weekend! Went with him to Englewood Baptist today before heading home!
Ruthie Farmer
Brentwood TN
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.”
John 14:1. NAS
Antoinette Krietemeijer, Hoofddorp, the Netherlands (Europe)
Wie oren heeft moet horen wat de Geest tegen de gemeenten zegt. Wie overwint zal Ik laten eten van de levensboom die in Gods paradijs staat. Openbaring 2:7 (NBV)
Eva, Knoxville, TN – (cont.) a time to keep and a time to throw away. Ecclesiastes 3:6b NIV
Ava in Casper, Wyoming
Psalm 103:11-12 NIV’84
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him;
as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Jennifer – Milford, OH
5/15/15 “How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.”
Psalm 36:7 (NIV)
Psalm 34:10 NASB
“The young lions do lack and suffer hunger;
But they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing.”
Syneva Mullins, Topeka, KS
Karen
Flower Mound, TX
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
PROV 13:20 NIV
Valerie
Clinton, Me
“…and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” ~Ephesians 3:19 (NIV)
Angie Brown, Taylors, SC
God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him. Jesus said.
Matthew 5:3 (NLT)
Nancy Turner, Woodbridge VA
Oh, the depth of the riches of wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! (Romans 11L33, NIV)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NIV)
Psalm 71:20 NIV
Though you have made me see troubles,many and bitter,
you will restore my life again;
from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.
Vivian, Birmingham, Alabama
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.
Proverbs 19:21 NIV
Isaiah 41:13. KJV
For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,
Saying to you, “Fear not, I will help you.”
Johanna
Carlsbad CA
Proverbs 29:20 NLT
“There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.”
Indianola, IA. “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” Romans 8:1 (NKJV)
Jennifer Kinsler
East TN
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive: but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.”
II Timothy 2:24 KJV
Carrie, St. Paul, MN
“Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” James 5:11 (ESV)
Pelican Rapids, MN
“For I know the plan I have for you”, declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Kim, Nashville, TN
and He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for Him who for their sake died and was raised.
2 Corinthians 5:15 (ESV)
Lorri Sapp, Oak Grove, MO, “let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:22 (NIV)
Dr. Wilma Ann Arant, Swartz, LA
“O Lord, open my lips; and my mouth shall show forth thy praise.”
Psalm 15:51 KJV
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, (Hebrews 12:1 ESV)
Lyn, Tulsa, OK
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)
Belen, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
1 Corinthians 13:6 (NIV)
Running late on getting this in – I do apologize. Here’s my verse.
Luke 1:45 NIV – Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!
Liz, Round Rock, TX
You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you
to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that
the Father will give you whatever you ask him
in my name.
John 15:16 NRSV
Dallas
Helotes, Tx
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. (1 Timothy 1:15 NIV)
Debra Morel, Houston, Texas
But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. – Matthew 12:36 (NIV)