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!
Judy-Bayport, NY
JOHN 8:12
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness,
but will have the light of Life.”
Kathleen Partin Saint Joseph, Michigan
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Isaiah 40:29
Renee P, Jamul, CA
Humble yourself, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. – 2 Peter 5:6
Isaiah 43:1-2 NASB
“But now says the Lord, your Creator O’ Jacob, and He who formed you Israel, “Do not fear for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name and you are mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, through the rivers, they will not overflow you.”
Praise Jesus!
Lori Anthony, Pine River, MN
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4 NIV84
Isaiah 61:3
and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spiriit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.
1 Peter 4:8 (NAS)
“Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.”
Carolyn
Wheaton, IL
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
Priscilla Nash-San Antonio
Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper. Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion. (Proverbs 28:13 GW)
Stephanie from Claremore, OK
HEBREWS 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. NIV
Jennifer Haglund; Story City, IA
“For where your treasure is, there your heart wil be also.” – Matthew 6:21 (NIV)
Laura in Carlsbad, CA
“Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes,I will help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10. NKJV
Jennifer T, Fairfax VA
continuing in Romans 8…
and if children, then heirs-heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Romans 8:17 (ESV)
“therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” Rom. 8:1 NIV
Sandra Larranaga Bowe
2Tim4:5 NKJV
But you be watchful in all things,
Endure afflictions,
Do the work of an evangelist,
Fulfill your ministry
Sharon Bolton, Bowling Green, KY
From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. John 1:16 (NLT)
Kimberly T., Montgomery, AL
I will say of The Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:2 (NIV)
Cindy L, Bridge City, Texas
“My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made is secret, and skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them.” Psalm 139:15-16 (NASB)
Elizabeth B
Farmington, AR
Matthew 5:13 NLT
You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
Lisa Jones, St. Louis, Mo.
“Your prayer has been heard”
Luke 1:13
I’m caught up now!
Carolyn Dotts, Spruce Pine, NC
Romans 8:25 ESV But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
Beth C., Huntsville, AL
Praise The Lord , my soul, and forget not all his benefits.
Psalm 103:2. NIV
J.J. Molstad, Arlington, WA
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
-2 Cor 4:8-9
Malinda Hiles, Hurst, TX
Simon, Simon, (Malinda, Malinda) Satan had asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon (Malinda), that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers (sisters).
Luke 22:31-32 NIV
Malinda Hiles, Hurst, TX
Simon, Simon, Satan gas asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.
Luke 22:31-32 NIV
Rachel Grantham, Raymond, MS (still working on these verses)
”For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.” Psalm 33:4-5 (NIV)
Lynda from Dallas, Texas
“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work in us,”. Ephesians 3:20. ESV
Sharon, Barrington
“And I will be with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:20 NIV
I chose you before I formed you in the womb; I set you apart before you were born. I appointed you a profit to the nations. Jeremiah 1:5 HCSB
Diana
Wooster, Ohio
For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 HCSB
Jessie Y. Jackson, MO. Luke 10:38 NIV. “As Jesus & his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.”
krystal ward
Teague, tx
but the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
james 3:17 NIV
Charlotte
Philadelphia
If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.
John 15:6
NIV
Cindy, Beaumont TX. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 NKJV
Belleville, IL
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward… It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.” Colossians 3:23,24 NASB
Sheri
Georgetown Tx
Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear The Lord and turn away from evil (NASB)
Johnnie, Wake Forest, NC
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9 ESV
Tonya, Searcy, AR
” So pray that the LORD your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.”
Jeremiah 42: 3 NCV
Jennifer Shoalmire from Houston,TX:
Acts 13:38 NIV
“Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.”
II CHRONICLES 16:9 “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him”. KJV – #10
Erin, Littleton CO:
Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Psalm 37:3 NIV
Theresa Anderson, Grove, Oklahoma
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13 NKJV
Cindy, Houston, TX
“…bearing fruit in every good work; growing in the knowledge of God; being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.”
Colossians 1:10b-11 (NIV)
Missie Ables Marble Falls, TX
“He brought me out into a broad place, He rescued me because He delighted in me.” Psalm 18:19 ESV
Raquel Davis- Monticello, Ms
Isaiah 53:8 kjv
8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.
brittany Powell. Jayess ms
2 Thess 3:5. Kjv
And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patient waiting for for Christ.
Duet.31:8
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.
Tulsa, OK
If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? (Hebrews 12:7 NKJV)
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the works of our hands for us, yes, establish the works of our hands.” Psalm 90:17 NIV
Ann- Ft Lauderdale, FL
Nancy Terwilliger – Lebanon, Tn
“Therefore God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on the heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive.”
Colossians 3:12-13 HCSB