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!
Lauren H., Cincinnati, OH: “And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:10 (NIV)
Leah Harvey, Alexandria, VA “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” (Psalm 116:7 NIV)
Tammy Minnick
Vilonia AR
God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. (Psalms 18:30 NLT)
Janice,Arcanum OH
“and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace”
Ephesians 6:15 NASB
Paula, Maine
“You have heard it said…But I tell you.” NIV
This phrase is all through Matthew 5. Memorizing the phrase and studying it.
Brenda, Midlothian, VA “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 ESV
Carrie, Liberty, TX
“God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.”
James 1:12 (NLT)
Cheryl Tyler
Magnolia TX
For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. (I Thessalonians 2:1 NKJV)
Charlotte, NC
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
Hebrews 10:24 (NIV)
Jamie Cook Fort Worth, TX
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, to Him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen ~ Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)
Brandi Hunter, Memphis, TN.
When I am afraid I will put my trust in You.
Psalm 56:3 NASB
Annette, Bonaire GA. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us. I John 5:14 KJV
So, so late…sorry! Brown City, Michigan Eph. 3:16 (The Voice) Father, out of your honorable and glorious riches, strengthen your people. Fill their souls with the power of your Spirit.
Gretchen Sawyer, Tomball, TX
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, (Colossians 3:23 NIV)
Belinda, Chesapeake, VA – Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Pepper Edwards, midland, tx Psalm 107:8-9 NIV
Let them praise the Lord for his great loveand for the wonderful things he has done for them. For he satisfies the thirstyand fills the hungry with good things.
Jen Dakin, Kenton, OH
“May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.” Psalm 119:80 (NIV)
Judy Conn, Ashland, ky “now that you have welcomed the anointed one, Jesus the Lord, into your lives, continue your journey with Him and allow Him to shape your lives. Let your roots grow down deeply in him, and let Him build you up on a firm foundation. Be strong in faith, just as you were taught, and always spill over with thankfulness.” Colossians 2: 6-7 the Voice
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
Bethany, Magnolia, TX
“But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.”
2 Corinthians 2:14, ESV
Carol, Poplar Bluff, MO
Jude verse 10 ESV
But these people blaspheme all that they do not understand, and they are destroyed by all that they, like unreasoning animals, understand instinctively.
Yikes! …blame it on ‘vacation time’!! Continuing Colossians 3
Kathi Anglin, Sykesville MD
For you died, and now your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Colossians 3:3.4 NIV
Amy, Milford, NH
1 thessalonians 5:23-24
“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”
Mallory Barker, Floyds Knobs, IN
“Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm 141:3 NIV
Humble yourselves, therefore,under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. I Peter 5:6. NSRV
Arlington TX
Romans 1:16 NIV
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
Alycia Johnson. Granada, MN.
2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world, on the contrary , they have divine power to demolish strongholds. NIV.
Natalie, Houston, TX
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Acts 1:8 (NIV)
Sharon from Van TX
I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
Psalm 119:10. NIV
Aryn Madsen, Beaverton, OR. “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)
Charlene
Alabaster, AL
Psalm 147:11 (NKJV)
The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him,
In those who hope in His mercy.
Carolyn O., Cypress, TX
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
Kerry, Houston, TX
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10 NIV
“…and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Eph. 3:19 NIV
“To Him who is able to keep you from falling
and to present you before His glorious presence
without fault and with great joy-”
Jude 24 NIV
Linda, Fort Collins, CO
Sally Morton, Canon City, CO
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Cathy from Loxahatchee, Florida
Ephesians 3:17 NLT
Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.
Kendal
Tulsa, OK
1 Kings 3:9
Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?”
Robin Greenwood, IN
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 ESV
Bonnie Tolson, Outer Banks, North Carolina.
“The Lord is my chosen and assigned portion, my cup, You hold and maintain my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places, yes, I have a good heritage.”
Psalm 16:5,6 (AMP)
Oops!! Sorry!
Gina Campbell, Katy, TX.
And this is not all that is meaningless in our world. In this life, good people are often treated as though they were wicked, and wicked people are often treated as though they were good. This is so meaningless! Ecclesiastes 8:14 NLT
Susan Thomson, Crockett, TX
“When they hurled their insults at Him, He did not retaliate;
When He suffered, He made no threats.
Instead, He entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly.”:
I Peter 2:3 NIV
Laura Sumpter, Salem, OR
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing
you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with
gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and
not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you
forever. Psalms 30:11-12 ESV
Maureen Chabot, St. Clair Shores, MI. “Show me how you work, God; school me in your ways.” (Psalm 25:4 Msg)
I’m with you Jackie…running late!! So sorry!!
Michele Duffy
St. Paul MN
Psalm 119:16, “I delight in Your decrees, I will not neglect Your word.” (NIV)
Let your speech be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6
Charlotte Keifer, Houston, TX “That he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.” Ephesians 3:16 ESV
Laura, Clay Center, KS
Colossians 1:21-22 (ESV)
And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him
Missy S, Chapel Hill
“For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.” ~ Jeremiah 31:25 (ESV)
Orange, TX
Search for the Lord and for His strength; continually seek Him.
1 Corinthians 16:11 NLT