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.
Anna S. from Sullivan, MO
“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
Cindy S Walker, Houston, TX
“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” ~2Corinthians 13:14 NIV 1984
Gail from Anacortes, WA
For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:10. HCSB
Amy Harrington Louisville, KY “Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.” Romans 12:3 NLT
Dalene from Scottsdale, AZ
2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIRV)
8 And God is able to shower all kinds of blessings on you. So in all things and at all times you will have everything you need. You will do more and more good works.
Alice Hinckley, Dallas, Texas: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 NKJV
Susannah from Cypress, TX
Proverbs 31:25English Standard Version (ESV)
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
Romans 12:10 NIV be devoted to one another in love honor one another above yourself
Be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the devil. For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.
Ephesians 6:10-12 HCSB
Rebekah Reed from Green Bay, WI: “Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place?” Psalm 24:3, NKJV
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days
Psalm 90:14 (NIV)
Martha, Pelican Rapids, MN Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22 NIV
Do not be anxious about anything,but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7 (NIV)
Alison, San Jose, CA Romans 12:1 ESV I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Tess Taylorsville, Ga
2 Timothy 1:6-7 ESV
“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 God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. “
Richella Stawski Pueblo CO
I RE-COMMIT (very discouraging week ready to give it up already)
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
” The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor for sake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged “.
Sarah ~ Appleton, WI
Psalm 139:2, ESV
“You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from afar.”
Charlotte Ortega from Saugus, CA
2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (NKJV)
Sabrina Zazueta from Kiln, MS “By wisdom a house is built,
and through understanding it is established;” Proverbs 24:3 (NIV)
Pam Green, Centreville, VA
Hebrews 13:15-16 NIV
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise–the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Melissa Abston, Carrollton, TX: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 ESV
Jennifer from Haslet, TX
1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” ESV
Meagan Boone from Palmyra IN
“Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all his benefits,
Psalm 103:2 ESV
Valarie: Dayton,TN“And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nothing. Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,”
1 Corinthians 13:3-4 NASB
Leisha Carr, Luverne, AL Psalm 56:3 ESV
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
Candy from St. Louis
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.”
2 Timothy 1:5 ESV
Beth from Madison, WI “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
Darcy Hicks from Pace, FL:
“…who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,” Psalm 103:3 NIV
I’m memorizing Psalm 103 this year so this verse is a little choppy without the rest of the verses!
Courtney, Houma, LA
John 16:33 (ESV)
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.
Tedde Johnson,Kearney,MO “I have sought you with all my heart;don’t let me wander from your commands.” Psalm 119:10 HCSB
Claudia, Franklin, TN
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her! Luke 1:45 NIV
Psalm 27:8 NASB When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, Your face, O LORD, I shall seek.”
Sarah, Christina, EstherMay and Janie Wenatchee, WA
“I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.”
II Timothy 1:3 NIV
Bobbie from Camas, WA
He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all he does, he prospers.
Psalms 1:3 ESV
Suzy, Wheelersburg, Oh – Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 NIV
Bethany from Converse, IN
Matthew 5:11-12 CJB
How blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of vicious lies about you because you follow me! Rejoice, be glad, because your reward in heaven is great-they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way.
Gretchen Cunningham from Dallas, TX: “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2 ESV
Lisa Kennedy, Menifee, Ca
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
Galatians 5:1 NIV
Becky Purchase Euless, Tx Psalm 1:3 ESV
[3] He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Emily from Cincinnati, OH (using your verse this week!)
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
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. Matthew 15:5-6 NIV
Joy Martin from LaGrange, GA: “To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.” Psalm 25:1 (ESV)
Jennifer R. from Houston, TX
“What the law could not do since it was limited by the flesh, God did. He condemned sin in the flesh by sending His own Son in flesh like ours under sin’s domain, and as a sin offering,” Romans 8:3 HCSB
Lisa G from Pittsburgh, PA “who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases” Psalm 103:3
Tammy from Sacramento, CA
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Matthew 6:34 NIV
Katie of Greenbrier, TN
“I am the Lord, and there is no other Savior.”
Isaiah 43:11 (TLB)
Beth G from Pittsburgh, PA. “The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 ESV
Jaye Hammon Decatur, Al
Exodus 14:13-14 (NLT)
13 But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. 14 The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”
Diane from Williamston, SC, “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:5-6 ESV