Hey Everyone! Time for our next verse! Queen Esther and I are inching our way through the one-chapter book of Philemon so this puts me on the third verse:
Beth Moore from Houston, Texas: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philemon 3 ESV
I love, love, LOVE the verse below if you could use a recommendation this time around. I love what it promises. I love its rhythm. I love that it moves from “God is able” to the promise that frail humans like us who trust in Him “will abound in EVERY GOOD WORK.” Abundant life (John 10:10) abounds in good works. That, Darling, will preach.
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
DON’T YOU DARE QUIT!!!!
I love you. I’m proud of you. May Jesus be all over you today, loved ones.
Tammy from Apple Valley, MN – Psalms 31:3 ESV “For you are my rock and fortress and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me.”
Nikola, Langley, Canada
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight.” Ephesians 1:3-4 NIV
Deb in Windsor, CT:
“Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” – 1 Timothy 4:16 (NIV)
For thus says the Lord God,the Holy One of Israel: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” But you would not, And you said, “No, for we will flee on horses”— Therefore you shall flee! And, “We will ride on swift horses ”— Therefore those who pursue you shall be swift!
Isaiah 30:15-16 NKJV
http://bible.com/114/isa.30.15-16.NKJV
Patience Nason, Citrus Heights, CA
“When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments.” 2 Timothy 4:13
Sherri from NC – “But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Is. 64:8, ESV
Kathy, Birmingham, AL
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, Ephesians 3:17 NIV
Sydni — Nashville, Tennessee
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”
Psalm 34:17 NIV
Carolyn, St. Catharines, ON
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
Michelle O’Banion from Grandview,Texas
Your righteousness shall go before you;
the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Isaiah 58:8 ESV
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2Corinthians 4:18NIV
Martha McElhaney. Ooltewah TN
Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. Romans 12: 12 HCSB
Janet Baker from Waterloo, Ontario: “Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” Ephesians 4:1-2 NLT
Abigail, Chattanooga,TN
Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.
24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.
-Proverbs 4:23-26 (NIV)
Ann from Berthoud, Colorado
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:1-2.
Rebecca, Louisa, VA
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. ~ Gal. 2:20a (NIV)
Georgia Smith from Bristow , Oklahoma:
The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.”
Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” (NKJV)
Sarah LeJeune
Cypress, California
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 ESV
Debbie from Fort Thomas, KY
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.
Psalm 23:2 NIV
Carol from OK
“Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.”
Jude 3 NIV
Diane LeJeune
Fairview, Tennessee
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 ESV
Barbara from North Potomac,Maryland
“To be controlled by human nature results in death; to be controlled by the
Spirit results in life and peace.”
Romans 8:6 TEV
Becky from Lawrenceville, GA “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” 2 Cor 9:8 (KJV)
Susan J. – Corrales, NM.
Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.
Psalm 27:14 NLT
Stephanie from Augusta
Deuteronomy 6:4-6 ESV
Hear, O Isreal: the LORD our God the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.
Angie from Bixby:
“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains. From where shall my help come?”
Ps. 121:1
(NAS)
Kristy McIntyre, Eugene, Oregon – Ephesians 1:3 NIV
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Donna, Florence, AL: Ephesians 1:4 Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.NKJV
Alaina // Tyler, Texas
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their cry.
Psalm 34:15 NIV
Michele from Springfield, VA
“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” -Jeremiah 29:12 (NIV)
Peggyann Calderwood, Crestview, Florida
Be strong and courageous do not be afraid or terrified for the Lord your God goes with you ~ He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Always Remember JESUS LOVES YOU
Melissa E Anna, TX
“He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields it’s fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does he prospers.”
Pslams 1:3 ESV
Holly J from Santa Monica, CA – “You scrutinize my path and my lying down, and are intimately acquainted with all my ways.” – Psalm 139:3, NASB
Sharon T, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Matthew 22:37
Jesus replied, ” Love the Lord your God with all you heart, all your soul, and with all your mind.
NIV
Laura Grassi, Denver, CO
“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world” Philippians 2:14-15 ESV
Titus 2:3 (NKJV)
the older women likewise that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to wine, teachers of good things
Melanie Toups
Bridge City, TX
In Your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline Your ear to me and save me. –Psalm 71:2 NASB
Debbie from Orlando…
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV
Debbie, from Colorado Springs, Colorado
Phil. 2:14. Amplified
Do everything without murmuring or questioning (the providence of God),
Stephanie from La Habra, CA “No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse.” Psalm 25:3 NIV
Wynne,
9 Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.
Isaiah 46:9
Isaiah 46:9 NIV
Karen Maggi, Southlake, TX
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Psalm 139:3 NIV
Suzy – Smyrna, GA
5- You sweep them away as with a flood, they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning;
6- in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.
Psalm 90:5 & 6
Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 NASB
Linda Steinacher Wichita, Ks
“Come back to God Almighty and he’ll rebuild your life. Clean house of everything evil.”
Job 22:23 The Message
Nancy Maddox from Fort Worth: While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” Then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape. 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Shirley from Colorado. Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” Luke 7:48 (HCST)
Meredith from Johnstown, OH: For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. -2 Corinthians 1:20 (NIV)
Kathryn Andrews, Chattanooga, Tn
James 1:1-3 NIV: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: greetings. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
Sally Cressman from Brentwood, TN
I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.
1 John 2:12 (NIV)