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!
Anna Elkhart IN
Hebrews 12:1 NKJ
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us
Jennifer Watson, ruston, LA
Philippians 2:3-4 (NASB): Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
Robin, Leo, IN A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 NIV
Erin Beil, Sneads Ferry, NC
Colossians 2:6 (NLT) And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him.
Terri, Cadillac, MI
Been memorizing, but not posting!! 🙁
#8 “Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!” James 5:9 NIV
#9 “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 NKJV
#10 “Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” Jeremiah 3:15 NIV
Mary Wood, Fort Worth, TX
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Layne Hall, Columbus MS: Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body, more than clothes? Matthew 6:25 NIV
Sheryl, Rocky Mount,NC. “I will sing about Your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about Your unfailing love. For You have been my refuge a place of safety when I am in distress.” Psalm 59:16 NLT
Sarah- Brookhaven, MS
But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?
1John 3:17 ESV
Carolyn
Indianapolis, IN
Nahum 1:7 HCSB
The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; He cares for those who take refuge in Him.
But he who looks carefully into the faultless law, the [law] of liberty, and is faithful to it and perseveres in looking into it, being not a heedless listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he shall be blessed in his doing.
James 1:25(amp)
Kim H., McKinney, TX
Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:5 NIV
Christi Hudson, Newnan, GA
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you. 32:8 (NLT)
Rebekah Gardner , harrisburg nc
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12
Karen from Fort Dodge, IA. “Rejoice always, Pray continually, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV.
Ephesians 6:18 NIV
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Lacy McMurry, Carthage, MS
And we know what all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28
(Having a panicky moment where I can’t remember if I posted this time or not!! If it’s a repeat, sorry!)
Shelly Wilson, Fort Worth, TX
John 6:27 (NIV) – Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.
jamie, Crossett, AR
“O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in You!”
Psalm 84:12 NKJV
Becky, Scottsdale, AZ~
Sorry for the delay this month! I realize I need a ‘do-over’ as I just returned from Texas following my older son’s college graduation and moving both of our boys home for the summer back to Arizona. So thankful for God’s grace in all of the busyness of my life these past few weeks.
Here’s my verse from last time so I can REALLY learn it~thankful for the opportunity to already be applying it!
“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God.
There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.”
Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)
Audra Hines, Jackson, TN
Philippians 3:18-19
18 For many are walking in such a way that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ. I have told you of them often and tell you again, even weeping. 19 Their destination is destruction, their god is their appetite, their glory is in their shame, their minds are set on earthly things.
Abi Welch, Luverne, AL. “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads in every place the fragrance that comes from knowing Him. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.” II Corinthians 2:14-15 NRSV
From Houston, TX
John 3:16 (KJV)
For God so Ioved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Nancilea, The Woodlands, TX
…for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment?
(Ecclesiastes 2:25 ESV)
Carol Midland,Texas
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Ephesians 6:10 NIV
Connie
Greene, IA
May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
GNT
Raine M., Sherman Oaks, CA
John 15:4 NIV
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes, its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8(NIV) Twyla McAmis, Cleveland, Tennessee
Misty Schoephoerster, Abilene, TX.
Isaiah 29:13-14a – “And the Lord said: Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men, therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people with wonder upon wonder.”
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,
My soul shall be joyful in my God;
For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,
And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10 NKJV
Mary Rosevear McNeal
Roswell, Georgia
“The Lord your God is with you. He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you. He will quiet you with His love. He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Shiela Meert, Elkhart IN
Psalms 8:1 NLT “O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.”
Bethany Sullivan from Converse, IN
John15:19-20
If you were of the world, the world would love it’s own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you,’ A slave is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.
Connie Windham
Trout, LA
Psalm 71:14 ESV
But I will hope continually and will praise You yet more and more.
Lori, Powder Springs, Georgia
No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My father I have made known to you.
John 15:15, NASB
Andrea Jones – Houston, TX
Psalm 119:74 (NKJV)
Those who fear You will be glad when they see me,
Because I have hoped in Your word.
Pam Campbellsburg, In.. Now Lord look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word..Acts 4;29
NKJV NSFL
Concetta, White Oak, TX Ephesians 4:26-27 MSG
Go ahead and be angry. You do well to be angry – but don’t use your anger as fuel for revenge. And don’t stay angry. Don’t go to bed angry. Don’t give the devil that kind of foothold in your life.
Leigha, White Oak, TX Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not own your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Aretha Gearhart – Council Bluffs, IA. In honor of fallen Omaha Police Officer, Kerrie Orozco – Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God -Matthew 5:19 NIV
Annette Turner, Houston Texas,
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 (NKJV)
Robin, Conway, SC
So that Christ may
Dwell in your hearts through faith- that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
May have strength
To comprehend with all the saints
What is the breadth and length and height and
Depth
Eph. 3:17-18
Margo, Burlington ON
“Therefore,since we are receiving a kigdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverance and awe. Heb 12:28 NIV
Sharon Gaudet, Rochester, NH: “He will yet fill your mouth with laughing, and your lips with rejoicing.”–Job 8:21(NKJV)
Annette Baal, Stouffville ON Canada
Jude 10
But these speak evil of whatever they do not know; and whatever they know naturally, like brute beasts, in these things they corrupt themselves. NKJV
From Bolivar, MO
Hosea 12:4b-6a ESV
“He met God at Bethel,
and there God spoke with us—
the Lord, the God of hosts,
the Lord is His Name:’So you,
by the help of your God, return.’ “
Melissa Briggs, Brandon, Mississippi
Proverbs 3:5-6New International Version (NIV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.[a]
Robin Elliott, Mobile AL
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
Lois, Centerton, I love You, O Lord, my strength.
Psalm 18:1 NASB