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.
Sarah, Bracknell, U.K.
For You have been a refuge for me, a tower of strength against the enemy.
Psalm 61:3 NASB
Elsa Keller from Stockton, CA: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction” Proverbs 1:7 ESV
Courtney Burnside from Toledo, Ohio: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philemon 3 ESV
Betty, Brown City, MI. Job 23:12 NIV I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.
Deborah Olsen from Crossville, TN. Philippians 4:5 NIV: “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”
Jessica Gerber from Bellefonte, PA
“Cry out for this nourishment, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness.”
1Peter 2:2b-3 NLT
Melanie Beaudin, Winchester, Va “But as for you, be strong and don’t give up, for your work will be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:7, NIV
Brittney Zimprich from Lakenheath, England
Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
2 Peter 1:4 NIV
Heather , Louisville, KY
I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory.
Psalm 63:2 NLT
Sherry Page
Elizabeth,CO
ICor. 10:31 NIV
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you
do, do it all for the glory of God.
Lindsay from Cypress, TX: “But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak.'” Jeremiah 1:7 ESV
Charne Secunda – South Africa: The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish. Psm 116:3 Esv
DeeDee Martin from Katy, Tx
Acts 2:21
Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.
Your ears shall hear a word behind you saying Whether you turn to the right or left, this is the way walk in it~Is 30:21NIV
Olda from Huntsville, Al
“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.” 2 Timothy1:6-8 ESV
Gretchen, Gahanna, Ohio
Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
2 Corinthians 4:1
For this reason I kneel before the Father from Whom every family in heaven and earth derives its name. I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your heart through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the full measure of God. Now to Him Who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to His power that is at work with in us, in Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen Ephesians 3:14-21
Karen from Trenton, OH
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
Psalms 55:22 ESV
Diana – Indianapolis – Psalm 91:2 NIV
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Annie, Alabama
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12, NIV
Allison, Hickory, NC
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. Eph 6:12 (NIV)
Angie Shockney Lafayette, IN
1 Corinthians 1:5-6 NIV For in him you have been enriched in every way- in all your speaking and in all your knowledge- because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you.
Karen Kuehnert Fort Wayne, IN
“I have called you back from the ends of the earth,saying, ‘You are my servant.’For I have chosen you and will not throw you away.’ Isaiah 41:9 NTL
Kim Cook from Valley, Al
Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to too much wine, but to teach what is good. Titus 2:3 NIV
Tessa Pierce
Nacogdoches TX
Psalm 86:2 NKJV
Preserve my life, for I am holy;
You are my God;
Save Your servant who trusts in You!
Lisa from Waycross, GA
Donna from Albany, GA
“I will instruct you and show you the way to go; with my eye on you, I will give you counsel.” Psalm 32:8 (HCSB)
Joan from Baytown Tx
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations. — Psalm 89:1 NKJV
Megan Masterson from Mount Pleasant, SC: The Lord is my sheperd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3
Amy, Albemarle, NC
“the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.”
-Psalm 19:9, ESV
Nancy Cozad from Kingwood,Texas
James 1:2-3 NIV
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
Marg, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him.”
Psalms 62:5 ESV
Lyn- Pelham NH
Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Heb. 12:3 NIV
“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Judith from Tri-Cities, Tennessee
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Psalm 55:22 NIV
Meg ! Ft Myers, FL “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
Leann Faircloth from Bethel, NC “who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” I Peter 1:5 ESV
Micah, Whitmire, SC
Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Psalm 4:4-5 NKJV
From Kernersville, NC. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. Psalm 63.3 ESV
Denise G-Bostic NC “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
Kelley Rose
Searcy, AR
“And when He saw the crowds, He went up in a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to Him, and He began to teach them saying:”
Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV84)
Maria, Whitmire, SC
But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Your works.
Psalm 73:28 NKJV
Sandy, Radford VA
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it onto completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil 1:6 NIV
Emily Ince Danville, VA
“Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.”
Psalm 119:36 NIV
Beth, Toronto: “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)
Kim, Holly Sprinfs, NC
2 Corinthians 9:8
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.
Linda from Jacksonville, Ar: ““You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
Gay
Round Rock, Texas
Yes, we are of good courage and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:9. ESV
correction – 2 Corinthians 5:8 ESV
Deana from Leesville La: Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord and whose hope the Lord is. Jeremiah 17:7 KJV
Missy, Andersonville, TN And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exis and that he rewards those who seek him.
Hebrews 11:6 ESV
Beckie, Florence, SC. Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Psalm 33:2. NIV