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!
Willa, Rock Springs, WY
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being…
Ephesians 3:14-16 ESV
Joni – Lee’s Summit, MO
“…and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:19
Rebecca- Eagle Point, OR Galatians 5:1 “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (ESV)
Mandi… Edmond,OK… “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; “. John 10:27 NASB
Ansley Bowen, Pendergrass, GA “Incline Your ear to me, rescue me quickly;
Be to me a rock of strength, A stronghold to save me.” Psalm 31:2 NASB
“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:30-41 (NIV)
Ashlyn Bowen, Pendergrass, GA “I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 NIV
Judy Gentry, Stigler, OK
Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ESV
Sandy Woffard, Rio Rancho, NM
Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Stacey, Denham Springs LA
Out of my distress I called on the Lord: the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Psalm 118:5-6
Jackye Bowen, Pendergrass, GA “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 NIV
Jessica Sanders, Broken Arrow, OK
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)
Kandis Nucla, CO
But now, this is what the Lord says- he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 NIV
Sara, Jonesboro, AR
“Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance.”(John 12:3 NLT)
Bethany Mowat, Evart, Michigan But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were [so] far away, through (by,in) the blood of Christ have been brought near. Ephesians 2:13 AMP
Deborah Nashville,TN
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. I John 4:4 NIV
Amy from Everett, WA
[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly]…
Philippians 3:10 (AMP)
Brenda Shaffer: Lubbock, Tx: Hebrews 11:1 ESV
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Jessica deLinde, Encinitas, CA, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV)
Lou Ann Smith, McAllen, TX
And to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19 ESV
Regina Coleman, Salado, TX
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
Anne-Marie, Munich – Germany, Isaiah 43.18-19 (NIV): “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Lindsey Diggs
Smyrna, TN
To refocus my attitude – Philippians 4:4 (NIV)
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
Stephanie Reynolds, Austin, 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
Lynn from Lucas Kansas. But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh. (Jude 1:20-23 ESV)
“But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.”
1Tim 5:4 NIV
Dee – Jacksonville, Florida
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29(NIV)
Amee from Hercules, CA
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 NASB)
Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT
I can’t believe I missed this one…
Melissa, Walla Walla, WA
“Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,”
-Ephesians 6:14 NASB
Emily C, Bothell WA
For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities–all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Colossians 1:16-17 NASB
Lacy, Eugene, OR
…may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:18-19 NIV
Susan, Sydney, Australia “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ” Hebrews 11:1 NKJV
Deneen Horne, Jacksonville, Florida-
“may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,”
(Ephesians 3:18 NIV)
Tirsa pittaway, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Ephesians 3:19 ESV
“and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Peg Suveg, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 (ESV)
Sherry Fisher, Murray, KY
So now we can tell who are children of God and who are children of the devil. Anyone who does not live righteously and does not love other believers does not belong to God.
1John 3:10 NLT
Colossians 3:15 (NLT)
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
Asheville NC Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid: For the Lord God is my strength and song, He has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 (NASB)
i will refresh the weary, and will satisfy the faint. Jer. 31:25 NLT
Kim – Columbus NC.
Ephesians 4:15 ESV
“Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the head, into Christ.”
Stacy Boerboom Cape Girardeau, Missouri
“and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.” Colossians 3:10 NIV
Jodi Breaux
Thibodaux, La
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:29-32 NIV)
Stephanie “sorry I’m not usually late” Allen, Fort Worth TX “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. ” Romans 8:26 NIV
Cathy from Keller, TX: A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. (Proverbs 18:16 AMP)
Cherri, Smyrna, GA : “And God is able to make all grace abound to you so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8(NIV)
Tracy Langford, Medicine Lodge, Ks
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Chris Robertson from Fort Wayne, IN
“and to know this love that surpasses knowledge- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:17 (NIV)
Diana Wright, Daphne, AL
For the LORD your God will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands and your joy will be complete.
Deut. 16:15 NIV
Nicole S, Oviedo, FL, Jeremiah 29:11 NIV “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 a hope and a future.”