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.
Margie – White Salmon, WA “In him our hearts rejoice for we trust in his holy name.” Psalm 33:21
from Scottsdale, AZ
“I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.”
Isaiah 57:15b (NLT)
Leah Kuor, Salem, Or.
“Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
Kim Lee, Faison NC: Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV
Melissa Anderson Fort Worth, TX. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3 ESV
Lou Ann Smith, McAllen, TX
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 ESV
Norma Jean from Medford Oregon
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us.
1 John 4:12 NIV
Tabitha Bird
Brisbane, Australia.
“And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity.” 2 Cor 9:8 AMP
Christy Kirby from Plano, TX:
“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)
Beth Dyersburg, Tennessee
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. Mark 4:1 ESV
Susan, Locust Grove, VA
In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power to him forever! Amen.
1 Peter 5:10-11 NLT
Vicky, from Phoenix, AZ:
Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value]. – Colossians 3:2 AMP
Connie Salmen, Longmont, CO
…but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.
John 4:14b. (NASB)
Elizabeth Gittemeier from Overland Park, KS–“one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” Ephesians 4:5-6
I’m still committed!
“Look to the Lord and His strength; seek his face always.” Psalm 105:4 NIV
Amy Morton, Queen Creek, AZ – “May he remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices!” Psalms 20:3 ESV
Elizabeth Gittemeier from Overland Park, KS–“one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” Ephesians 4:5-6 (NIV)
God’s Word Translation
Psalm 91:3
“He is the one who will rescue you from the hunters’ traps and from deadly plagues.”
From Cashmere, Washington
“For you died, and your life is now hidden in Christ in God.” -Colossians 3:3 NIV
Cypress, TX
“For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And He gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:19 NLT
Cindy from San Diego, CA
“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.”
Psalm 63:3 (ESV)
Stephanie Teahn, Lafayette, OR.
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
Nita Haag from Spokane Valley WA “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; on one can snatch them out of my hand.” NIV
Theresa, Cheyenne, WY
And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.
1 John 5:15, ESV
Linda Lauland
Marietta, GA
Psalm 55:22 NIV
Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you’ He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Michele-Lubbock, TX “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shine th more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18 KJV
Ashley Asselta from Waco, TX: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,” Ephesians 1:3 ESV
Vancouver, Wa
Praise the Lord in Song for He has done excellent things. Let this be known throughout the earth. Cry aloud and shout for joy o inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 12:5,6 NASB
“In your anger do not sin” : do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.
EPH 4:26 NIV
Veronica Sheffield Jefferson OR
“I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you;”
Job 42:5 ESV
Allie McDonald from Wheaton, IL “He heals up the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalms 147:3
Sandy Hartley, Clatskanie Oregon
Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things.
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
Cara Masters from Tustin,CA
“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.” Isaiah 40:28 NIV
Phillipines 3:13 NIV
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do:Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.
From San Antonio, “Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? Let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness and wisdom.” (KJV)
Teresa Rodriguez from San Antonio, “Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? Let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.” James 3:13 (KJV)
Tracy, from Lynden WA – “she is clothed with strength and dignity; she laughs at the days to come” Prov. 31:25 NIV
Marla Ritter, Benton, AR. 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.”
Shannon from Shelby, MT
“So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory.”
Psalm 63:2 ESV
Karla Behunin from Fort Bridger, WY
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
John 15:4 ESV
Jacqui, Chester, UK
‘the Lord turn His face towards you and give you peace”
Numbers 6:26
Moreen, Sydney Australia
“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
Tanya, Rapid City, SD
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. — II Corin. 9:7-8 NLT
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
Jo from Fremont, CA
“In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.”
Psalm 25:1-2 NIV
Annmarie, Livermore, CA
“I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray. Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. By your mighty power you rescue those who seek refuge from their enemies.” Psalm 17:6,7 NLT
Stacie K, Amberg, Germany You discern my going out and my laying down. You are familiar with all my ways. Psalm 139:3 NIV
Romans 8:28-29 NASV. “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. …to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren.”
Nancy, Chattanooga, TN
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.
Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.”
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
Elaine Stewman, Asheville, NC
“We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8 NLT