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!
Janis, Auckland, New Zealand
Isaiah 46 v 4 NIV
Even to your old age and grey hairs
I am he, I am he who will sustain you.
I have made you
and I will carry you.
I will sustain you
and I will rescue you.
“May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it. Then you will be filled with the fullness of life abd power that comes from God.”
Ephesians 3:19 (NLT)
If is in encouraging, let him encourage, if it is contributing to the needs of the othets, let him give generously, if it is leadership, let him govern dilligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Romans 12:8. NIV
Carol Peavy, Jena, LA
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
There is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called to one hope when you were called.
Ephesians 4:3-5 NIV
Brenda – Jordan, MN
Psalm 27:14 (NIV) “Wait for the LORD, be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.”
Leslie Young
Wisner, La.
He is your constant source of stability;
he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom;
he gives all this to those who fear him.
Isaiah 33:6 NET
Vicki, Wilmington NC
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, let your requests be made known to God;
Philippians 4:6 NKJV
Psalm 145:9(NIV)
The Lord is good to all;
he has compassion on all he has made
Jenny Fridge, Richmond, TX
Galatians 6:10 NIV
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Erin, Joplin, MO “Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!” James 5:9
Jackie, Versailles, KY, Memorizing a passage from Philippians Chapter 4 starting with:
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;”. Philippians 4:4-5 (ESV)
Jessy Perzel, Lakeville, MN “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
“Open to me the gates of righteousness ; I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord.” Psalm 118:19 NIV
Murrells Inlet, SC
“Do not call to mind the former things,
Or ponder things of the past.”
Isaiah 43:18
Shannon Hoots Greensboro, NC Continuing to memorize Ephesians 1- verse by verse! “that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.” Ephesians 1:8 NIV84
Revelation 12:12Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Deena from Amarillo, Texas
“Therefore rejoice, you heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the earth and the sea, for the Devil has come down to you with great fury, because he knows he has a short time.” Revelation 12:12 HCSB
Sarah – Appleton, WI
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.
Isaiah 55:7, NKJV
Betty Clark Ann Arbor, MI “Teach me Your way, Yahweh, and I will live by Your truth. Give me an undivided mind to fear Your name.” Psalm 86:11 (Holman Christian Standard)
Karen Whatley, Little Rock, Arkansas
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future.
Jaclyn, Houston. “Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” Psalm 143:8
Elke Ingersoll – Lake Geneva, WI
Jesus answered, “It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
cherie poulsbo WA:
My whole being follows hard after You and clings closely to You; Your right hand upholds me. Psalms 63:8 AMP
MB, Cypress,TX
He walks ahead of them; and they follow Him, for they recognize His voice. John 10:4 Living Bible
Carol Kirby. Amarillo,TX. Philippians 4:19 NIV
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Toni, Greer, SC. “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8 NIB
Beth Smyth, Perth Western Australia
Galatians 5:22-23 (HCSB)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Robin, Knoxville
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through His Spurit in your inner being so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
Ephesians 3:16-17a
Revelation 20:10 ESV “And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God.”
SE Michigan
Psalms 33:20 KJV
“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
Joy~in Iowa~”For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes & expensive jewelry & another comes in who is poor & dressed in dirty clothes. IF you give special attention & good seat to the rich one, but say to the poor one, ” You can stand over there or else sit on the floor”- well- doesn’t this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives?- James 2:2-4
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 NIV
Joy Schilli
Anna, TX.
A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the Lord.
-Proverbs 21:31
NET
Mary Beth, St. Louis, MO
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
Kimberley, Greensboro, NC. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10 NKJV)
Linda Ahearn, Bossier City, La
Every word of God is flawless;he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:5 NIV
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
Lauren, Sugar Land, TX A bit late, but still in it! “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.”Psalm 118:5-6 MSG
Yahweh, You are my God;
I will exalt You. I will praise Your name,
for You have accomplished wonders,
plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.
Isaiah 25:1
Margaret Lowell AR
Elizabeth Pannell. Buford, GA
Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalms 139:23-24 NKJV
Tisha
Pilot Mtn, NC
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,”
Ephesians 4:20 NIV
Janine – Ojai, CA
“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to GOD.” Colossians 3:16 (NIV)
Sorry. Been sick. Didn’t know which way was up, let alone what day it was!
Laura Graves, Charleston, SC
Deuteronomy 28:2-3 ESV
“And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Blesses shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field.”
Susannah from Cypress, TX
Psalm 94:18 NIV
When I said, “My foot is slipping,”
your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.
Lynn, Divide, CO
Psalm 107:9, ESV
For He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things.
Shauna Long, Cape Girardeau, MO
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
~For my recently lost baby. Losing you was not God’s will, but He will use you for good. We love you, little one.~
Amanda – Corsicana, TX – “Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him from the heights above. Praise Him, all His angels, praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. Praise Him, sun and moon, praise Him, all you shining stars. Praise Him you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for He commanded and they were created.” Psalm 148:1-5 (NIV84)
Rae Ritchie, Lafayette, IN “but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today”, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:13 NKJV
Martha Leone, Plano, TX-
“And what does the Lord require of you?
But to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8b, ESV
Laura, Greenbrier, AR “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Diana Scott, Romulus,MI.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 NLT – But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.