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!
Patti, Clemmons
Psalm 9:12
“So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” KJV
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him, but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit.
1 Corinthians 2: 9-10
Karen – Nesbit, MS
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.
May 15, 2015
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NIV
Susan Clements, Seale, Al
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” Hebrews 13:8 NIV
Habakkuk 2:1
I will stand on my guard post
And station myself on the rampart;
And I will keep watch to see what He will speak to me,
And how I may reply when I am reported.
Aleah Marsden, Vacaville, CA 95688 (still working through 1 Peter)
And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. (1 Peter 1:17-19 ESV)
Lois, Southbury, CT
. . . filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ–to the glory and praise of God.
Philippians 1:11 niv
Carol, Waterloo, ON
“It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” 2 Samuel 22:33 NIV
PatWilfong, GreenBankWV,
(10) “Be careful that you don’t look down on one of these little ones. I say to you that their angels in heaven are always looking into the face of my Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 18:10 Common English Bible,
(Parable of the lost sheep).
I am submitting this verse in memory of my Aunt Lucille whom used to call me “Little One” and also in memory and honor of my little one, my doggy Bear, whom died one week ago. Bear was a good and faithful servant to our Father in Heaven. I had to “put him to sleep” due to a brain tumor that caused him to have a stroke that caused him to become paralyzed and blind. Bear had the most loving heart and tender spirit. Bear loved to take Pat for a walk. He also loved ice cream cones and would lick them never bite them only lick them. Bear also loved to listen to the nativity story and he always knew which gifts were for him under the Christmas tree. Bear was my best friend. Thank you for allowing me to honor him in this way.
Alice from Ooltewah TN
Let me hear joy and gladness, let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
Psalm 51:8 (working on Psalm 51).
liz gladstone or
James 3:17-18New International Version (NIV)
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6
Kara, Overland Park, KS
“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
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
Psalms 19:14 HCSB
Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
Shantha, Lincoln. RI
Philippians 1:28 ESV (Philippians 1:27-29)
…and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
Cindy/Midland
Calgary, AB, Canada
Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
and your healing will quickly appear;
then your righteousness[a] will go before you,
and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.
Isaiah 58:8 (NIV)
Hart, MI
The Lord appeared to him from afar, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness.
Jeremiah 31:3 NASB
Debbie – Ozark, AL
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand”.
Carla Fix, Greenbrier, Arkansas
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV
Jana Dominguez-Peuker Troy, KS Max Lucado The Devotional Bible
“I am the Lord your God, who teaches you shat is good, who
leads you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17
Karen Redmond, Saint Petersburg, FL
The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. -Psalm:103:8
Kathy, Danvers, MA
Psalm 119:133 NIV
Direct my footsteps according to Your word;
let no sin rule over me.
Joann Thompson, Coos Bay, Oregon
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16 ASV
Cindy Beam
Rogers, AR
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.” Matthew 5:11 (NIV)
Susan G., Overland Park, KS
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Mt. 5:4 NIV
and my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:19 NIV
Shelly, Eufaula, AL
He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Psalm 103:10 KJV
Danna, Atlanta, TX.
In the same way, let your light shine before men that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matt. 5:16 (NIV)
Verse 10
Laura Hix Grand Saline, TX 75140
“His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” Phiipians 4:7 NET
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The Spirit is willing but the body is weak. -Matthew 26:41 (NIV, 1984)
Barb, West Point,GA
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
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.
Lori – Deer Park, WA
James 1:11 “For the sun rises with its scorching heat and dries up the grass, its flower falls off,and its beautiful appearance is destroyed. In the same way the rich man will wither away as pursuing his activities.” HCSB
Leisa Hale, Sheridan, Indiana
Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
LASB- NLT
Megan S. Kansas City, KS
(still in Ephesians 3) v. 17
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
Kathy from Fort Smith, AR
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “he is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. (Ps. 91:1-2 NIV)
“The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish.” Psalm 25:17 NIV
Pat
Crawfordsville,IN
Sabrina
Lincoln NE
Psalm 37:5 (NASB)
Commit your way to the Lord,
Trust also in Him, and He will do it.
Do not copy the behaviors and customs of the world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2
Lora Lovin Osburn
Morristown, TN
“Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as enduring as the grave. Love flashes like fire, the brightest kind of flame.” Song of Solomon 8:6
Allison, Austin
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Prov 15:1
Janet S.
Bemus Point, NY
Isaiah 65:24 (NIV)
Before they call I will answer;
while they are still speaking I will hear.
And in French:
Esai 65:24 (SG21)
Alors, avant meme qu’ils ne fassent appel a moi, je leur repondrai;
avant meme qu’ils n’aient fini de parler, je les exaucerai.
Euless, Tx Becky Purchase
Ephesians 3:15
From whom every family in heaven and on earth derives it’s name
Ashley, West Monroe, LA.
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)
Tammy, White House,TN
Kind words are like honey-
sweet to the soul and healthy for
the body. Proverbs 16:24 NLT
Lamentations 3:24
I say: The Lord is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in Him.
Donna Mayfield, Archdale, NC
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe”. Proverbs 29:25 NIV
Kimberly Moore. Austin Texas
Hebrews 12:2 NIV
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfect of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning it’s shame, and sat down at the Right Hand of the throne of God.
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. (John 14:27 NLT)
Shonda Vielbig, Ventura, CA Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Phil 2:4 NIV