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.
Debbie Hazard from Lancaster, California:
“Abide in Me and I in you. As the branch
cannot bear fruit of itself unless it
abides in the vine, so neither can you
unless you abide in Me.” John 15:4 NASB
Darlene from Muncie, Indiana: A psalm. For giving grateful praise. “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.” Psalm 100:1 (NIV)
Catherine Lisle, Edmond, OK: “shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly;” 1 Peter 5:2 ESV
Denise from Mount Gilead, OH
No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Psalm 25:3 (NIV)
Wayne,Pa
” Commit everything you do to the Lord.Trust him and he will help you.” Psalms 37:5 nlt
Wendy Buttrey Acworth, Ga
For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.
Psalms 91:3 NLT
Jackie from Marietta, Ga. “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him”. James 1:12 (NIV)
Kerry, Nederland TX
You can be sure of this: The Lord set apart the godly for himself. The Lord will answer when I call to him.
Psalm 4:3, NLT
Danyelle
Beavercreek, OH
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you. I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 (HCSB)
Robin from Upper Marlboro, MD
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:13 KJV
February 1, 2017
~~Connie Windhorst
Lebanon, IN
Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Ephesians 3:20 KJV
Linda Wright from Sugar Land, Texas
“His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.” Luke 1:50 NIV
Becky from KY
Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save ;
He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over
You with loud singing.
Sue from Kingsport, Tennessee.
“God make Him who had no sin be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV
Veronica- nashville, TN
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trust in thee. Isaiah 26:3
Anna Hurley from Johnson City, TN: “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.” Ephesians 1:17 NIV
1 Corinthians 13:3 if I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to the hardship that I may boast but do not have love I have nothing.
Debra from Baraboo, Wisconsin: “On account of these the wrath of God is coming.”
Colossians 3:6 (ESV)
Heather Terhune, Tallahassee, FL
My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. James 2:1 NIV
Tracee McFarland, Morristown, TN
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 KJV
Lois from New York. For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” Is.41:14 NKJV
Kristin Kellett, Tulsa, OK. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)
Jessica K – New York, NY
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” —John 16:33 ESV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 NIV
Jennifer; Chattanooga, TN
Once more a remnant of the house of Judah will take root below and bear fruit above.
2 Kings 19:30 NIV
From Marysville, Michigan
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a (NIV)
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
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
AnnaMarie from Pittsburgh, PA.
Angie from Wichita Kansas 1 Corinthians 15:17 And if Christ has not been raised, faith is worthless you are still in your sin.
Heather Miller, Greensburg, Louisiana:
Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty.
Psalm 93:4 (ESV)
Kim from New Port Richey, FL
“For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3 ESV
Amy Apex, NC
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. ” Proverbs 1:7 (NIV)
Jessica from Richmond, Texas “rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.”
Philippians 2:7 NIV
Linda Hansen, Buckeye, AZ
“Do not be hasty with your mouth (speaking carelessly words or
vows) or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter before God.
For God is in heaven and you are on earth; therefore let your words be few.” Ecclesiastes 5:2 AMP
That would be Is. 41:13.
Susan from Slidell, LA:
According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have lad the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it.
I Corinthians 3:10 NKJV
Roni Long- Demopolis, Alabama “Seek the welfare of the city I have deported you to. Pray to the Lord on its behalf, for when it has prosperity, you will prosper.”
Jeremiah 29:7 HCSB
Jill Couri from Washington, PA: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 ESV
Amy Guth from Canton, MS
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
1 Peter 5:7 NLT
Beth Hurst, Ypsilanti, Michigan
“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
Johnine from Anna, Texas
“Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies.
Romans 8:33 (NIV)
Joan, Portage MI
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” Isaiah 43:18 NIV
Keep your heart with all diligence,
For out of it spring the issues of life.
Put away from you a deceitful mouth
And put perverse lips far from you.
Proverbs 4:23-24
Shannon from Greensboro, NC. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 NIV
Paula, Russell, KY
“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. Ephesians 6:12 NIV
Jessica from Maryland
“And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.” Romans 5:5 NLT
Gina Rosamond, Ca
Philemon 3 ESV
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ellen Hollenshead, Albuquerque, NM
Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
Psalm 46:10, ESV
Glenda Willard from Farmington, NM
Let no one despise your youth but be an example in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity I Tim 4:12 NKJV
Sarah Barker from Greensboro, NC
He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.
Psalm 103:3 (NLT)
Gaylord, MI
John 14:26 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” NIV