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!
I’m glad to see I’m not the only one putting my verse in late and I apologize also.
Martha Parrish, Irving, TX
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
Exodus 14:14
NIV
Sarah Miller, Melbourne, Florida
“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.” Psalms 73:26 NLT
As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ. Ephesians 4:14 & 15 NAS
Lynda Martin, Jacksonville, AR
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.” Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
Catherine Forney, TX
and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. (Eph. 3:19, ESV)
Courtney Dougan, Gainesville, GA: “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)
Maren, Indianapolis, “O Lord, open my lips that my mouth may declare Thy praise.” Psalm 51: 15
Deena, Grants Pass, Oregon
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33. NIV
Michelle Vardeman, Russellville, AR:
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13 NIV
Kim Davis
Bristol, TN
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45 NIV
May 15
Marla Svedeman
San Antonio, Texas
KJV
Psalm 100:1
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands
Melissa Evans, Lexington, KY
” For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Holly, Cape May, NJ. “For nothing is impossible with God” Luke 1:37 NIV
“When I said, My foot was slipping, your love O LORD supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” NIV Psalm 29:11
Laura ~ Plainfield, IN
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2 NIV
Sherri, Albuquerque “Then I heard the Lord asking,”Whom should I send as a messenger to my people? Who will go for us?” And I said, “Lord, I’ll go! Send me.”
Carol – Pasadena, CA
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.” Psalm 51 (NIV)
Anne, Simpsonville, SC “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 NIV
Brenda, Kearney, NE
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16 ESV
Matthew 13:10 & 11 TEV
Then the disciples came to Jesus and ask him, “Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?” Jesus answered, “The knowledge about the secrets of the Kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.”
Jeri Jacobs, Hemet, CA
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. James 1:26. NIV
Jodi, Sundown TX, Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” (Luke 1:45 NIV)
Mindy Habelt, Williamson, GA
2 Chronicles 16:9a (NKJV)
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”
Karen Sanders, Burleson, TX “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.” 1 John 5:11 NIV
Imelda, Toledo, OH
You’ll pray to him and he’ll listen;
he’ll help you do what you’ve promised.
You’ll decide what you want and it will happen;
your life will be bathed in light.
Job 22:27-28 (Message)
Lori – McDonough, GA
For the spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
2 Tim 1:7
Dina from Orlando, FL, Esther 4:14b, ESV: “And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Teresa, Orange City. …which He lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight. Ephesians 1:9 ESV
Sherrie Lynn, Collierville, TN.
“For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.” (Psalm 33:4 NIV)
Amanda, Chesapeake VA “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Lori, Yukon, OK
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”
iI Corinithians 12:9 NKJV
Pamela, Mechanicsville, VA.
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.
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your life may be full. John 16:24 ESV
Anne Chen, Cerritos, CA “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.” Deuteronomy 32:4 (NIV)
Kelly in Reno, NV
Matthew 6:1(NLT)
“Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.”
Leslie
Union
Psalm 118:17
I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.
(NIV)
Brandi Mincey, Hope Mills, NC
Since my youth they have often attacked me, but they have not prevailed against me.
Psalm 129:2 HCSB
rhonda
gilmer
Isaiah 43:1 NKJV
But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob,
And He who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
Stacie Beard, Collins,MS
Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear. God’s righteousness doesn’t grow from human anger. So throw all spoiled virtue and cancerous evil in the garbage. In simple humility, let our gardener, God, landscape you with the Word, making a salvation-garden of your life. (James 1:19-21 MSG)
Emily, Topeka, Kansas
“However, as it is written: ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him'” 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV)
Debbie, LaVergne TN, “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 NIV
Psalms 111:10 HCSB
The fear of The Lord is the begining of
wisdom;
all who follow His instructions have good
Insight. His praise endures forever.
Jennifer, Harrisburg, PA:
In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2:3 NLT)
Habakkuk 3:19 “The Sovereign Lord is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to tread on the heights.” NIV
Marie, Kinard, FL
But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.
I will sing to the Lord,
for He has been good to me.
Psalm 13:5-6 NIV
Haven, Olive Branch, MS
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” James 1:19-20
Vonda Benson, Thorntown IN
Sorry so late! Busy weekend!!
Eph 3:17 ESV
… so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith — that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
Franklin, TN
“So is my word that goes from my mouth: it will not return to me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11 NIV
Miranda Oliver, Lake Charles, La
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 NIV)
Jamie – Paramount, Ca
” You will keep perfectly peaceful the one whose mind remains focused on you,
because he remains in you.”
Isaiah 26:3 ISV