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.
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
I Corinthians 1: 18
NRSV
Kim, Richland, WA (Maui today:)!
The joy of the Lord is my strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
February 1, 2017
“I take joy in doing your will, my God,
for your instructions are written on
my heart.”
Psalm 40:8
NLT
Sarah, Remington, VA
Psalm 91:2 “I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Hannah from Elmira, Ontario
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.” 1 John 4:9 NIV
Becky Bell Westerville, Ohio
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.” Genesis 12:1. NIV
For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)
Dianne Detrick, Magnolia TX
2 Timothy 1:4-5 (NIV) Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. (5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
February 1, 2017
“I take joy in doing your will, my God,
for your instructions are written on
my heart.”
Psalm 40:8
NLT
Kimberly, Idaho
NIV Romans 12:9-12 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Dawn – Pampa,Texas
Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Julianne M. – Grass Valley, CA
Psalm 25:3 NIV
No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come to those who are treacherous without cause.
Lori Morgan from Murray, KY: “O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.” Psalm 139:1-2 NIV
Elaine ~ Powder Springs, Georgia ~ But be sure to fear the LORD and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you.
(1 Samuel 12:24 NLT)
“But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.” I Thessalonians 5:4 (NKJV)
Delite Ritter Westpoint, IN
“He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.” Psalm 121:3 NASB
Amy from Hobe Sound, FL “You therefore,my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 2:1 HCSB
Monica from Bay City, MI
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 NLT
Deborah ~ Sawyer, KS
Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise;
Psalm 119:41 ESV
Callee from Houston, TX “For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, the authorities, the world powers of this darkness, and the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.” -Ephesians 6:12-12 HCSB
Debbie Fitzpatrick, Bossier City, LA
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:24 NIV
Diane from Littleton, CO
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.
Ephesians 5:8-10 NIV
Ashley Jackson Chico, Ca
John 15:1-2
I am the true vine and my father is the vine dresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
ESV
Dawn Edgell from Pottsville, Arkansas: Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV
13. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
14. Do everything in love.
Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. Psalms 119:97 NKJV
Marcelene S, Tucson AZ
“I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, when I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day.” 2 Timothy 1:3 (HCSB)
Susan
Tyler, Texas
February 1, 2017 at 2:14 p.m.
“For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge.”
2 Peter 1:5 (ESV)
Kelsi from Altoona, WI
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV
Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Karen Sanders, Burleson, TX: “While people are saying, “Peace and safety”, destruction will come on them suddenly as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.”
1 Thessalonians 5:3 NIV
Pam from Centerville, Texas
Psalm 25:3
Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed, let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Billie, Greenville, KY, “Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience,” Hebrews 4:6 ESV
Shannon S. Jackson, WY
But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says,“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.I have called you by name; you are mine.
Isaiah 43:1 NLT
Wendy Bashor from Lone Butte, BC: “Indeed, he who watches over you will neither slumber or sleep.” Psalm 121:4 NIV
Amanda King from Elizabethville, PA
“And His mercy is for those who fear Him from generation to generation. ” Luke 1:50 (ESV)
Teresa, Orange City. “Come, let us discuss this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 (HCSB)
Kelly S. From Dripping Springs,TX – 2Samuel 22:29 NIV
“You, Lord are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.”
Anne in Atlanta, GA
“As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight.” Psalm 16:3 (NIV)
Marilyn F Davis from Kearney Nebraska “surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.” Psalm 91:3 NIV
Jessica from Penrod, KY
“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Proverbs 3:6 ESV
The LORD says, I will teach you and guide you in the way you should live, I will watch over you and be your guide. Ps. 32:8 ESV
Kristy from Cottage Grove, MN: Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Romans 8:6 (NLT)
Pam Marshall from Mason Ohio:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
From Ravendale, CA:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 NIV
Helena from Paradise, PA—-
“He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” ~~ Micah 6:8 (RSV)
Proverbs 25:26 (NIV)
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well
are the righteous who give way to the wicked.
Kathy
Madison,CT
“Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips.” Psalms 141:3 NLT
Evangeline- Houston TX
Psalm 62:1 For God alone my soul waits in silence; From Him comes my salvation. AMP version
Kristin, San Marcos, CA – Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. I Peter 4:8 NIV