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!
Carol
Carthage, NY
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge –
that you may be filled to the measure
of all the fullness of God.
Beth Stoffregen, Laguna Hills, CA
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)
Shirley maxwell. Macon, Georgia
May be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breath and length and height and depth,
Ephesians 3:18. NASB
Romans 8:12-13 ESV
so then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body you will live.
Cindy Cabaniss, Shelby, NC
Isaiah 54:5 NIV
For your Maker is your husband–the LORD Almighty is His name–the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called God of all the earth.
Marilyn Leslie Mentor on the Lake, Ohio
Psalm 62:8 NIV
Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
From Atlanta, GA
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
I thought in my heart,
“God will bring to judgement both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time for every deed.”
Ecclesiastes 3:17
NIV
Nedra, Blue Springs, MO says: “to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.” Ephesians 1:6 NASB
Kim Kobayashi
Monroe, WA
Psalm 18:35
“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great.”
Sorry I’m late!
Vikki, Jeffersonville, IN, 2 Timothy 1:7 NASB
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
Kara from Hot Springs, AR
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Colossians 3:20,KJV
These passages that I’m memorizing are very basic thoughts but hard to put into practice!! Heavenly Father, help me and my family!!
Heidi Cahill, DeLand, FL: “For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:8 NIV
Hap 🙂 from Heath, OH
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, Who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV
Matthew 10:32 ESV, “So everyone who acknowledges Me before men, I also will acknowledge before My Father who is in heaven,…”
Laura from Katy, TX
1Thessalonians 4: 11-12a NIV
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders.
Rebecca Stewart, Julian, NC “Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NIV
Kelly Parker, Shreveport, La
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV
Whitney Hazzard, Little Elm, TX
“So that you may walk in a manner worhty of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.”
Colossians 1:10 NASB
Lillian P – Fort Worth, TX
Psalm 18:2-3 NIV
The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress and my Deliverer; my God is my Rock, in whom I take Refuge. He is my Sheild and the Horn of my Salvation, my Stronghold. I call to the Lord who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.
Sharice, Shelby, NC
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.
Hebrews 12:1 NKJ
Lauren Gross, Pineville, LA
Then your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you; The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.
Isaiah 58:8 NKJV
Amy Lefkowitz, Richmond, VA
“Wait patiently for the LORD.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.”
Psalm 27:14, NLT
Megan, Sydney, Australia
What shall I return to the Lord for all His goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.
Psalm 116:12-13 HCSB
Tammy Smith Grayson La
Psalm 118:5-6
Pushed to the wall , I called to God ;
From the wide open spaces , he answered .
Gods now at my side and in not afraid ;
Who would dare lay a hand on me ?
Gods my strong champion ;
I flick off my enemies like flies .
Far better to take refuge in God
Than trust in people .
Cathy Morris Sedona, AZ
“but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31 ESV
Judy Dreeszen, Clay Center, KS “So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9 NLT
Jody Bowhay in Huntsville, AL NIV
Ephesians 6:12
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Pam – Kountze, Tx
He only is my Rock, and my salvation; He is my defense,
I shall not be moved.
Psalm 62:6 NKJV
Joni Denny, Gray, Tn
1 Thes 5:16-18 MSG
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in ALL circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Jesus.
Sorry so late
Lisa Jones, Andalusia, Alabama
Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Psalms 46 : 6 – “The nation’s raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. “
Melissa H., London, ON, Canada
“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).
Stephanie Jo
Crane Or
Come to Me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 NIV
Sheri, Morrisville, MO
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV
Laura D. San Antonio, TX “persecuted, but not foresaken; struck down, but not destroyed;” 2 Corinthians 4:9 ESV 3 of 6
Erica from MI
But now, this is what the LORD says-
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel,
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you,
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
Isaiah 43:1 (NIV)
Jan McClure Lexington,KY
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing,yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 NKJV
Nancy, Junction City, AR.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 NKJ
Karen Collier from the Eastern Shore of Maryland
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24 (NIV)
Rhonda, Harlan, IA But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against these there is no law. Gal 5:22-23 ESV
Cynthia, Russellville, AR
Psalm 90:12 NIV
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Ephesians 6:19,20 NIV Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the Gospel for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
JaneS, St. Louis, MO
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
John 15:13 (NIV)
Lynne G from Mill Creek, WA
Again – super late to post, but not late to start memorizing this verse.
3 John 1:2 NASB
Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. <3
Tammy Decker
Mt Pleasant, SC
“10 Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!” And God granted him what he requested.”
1 Chronicles 4:10 (NASB)
Donna from Chesapeake, VA Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. Psalm 119:37 ESV
Rachel
Columbus, OH
For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 NLT
Angie W., Federal Way, WA and Ennis, MT
Blessed is she who believed there would be a fulfillment of that which was spoken to her by the Lord. Luke 1:45 ESV
Kathy Welch, Tyler, TX
“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”
Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV)