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.
Annette Wethington from Summerville, SC, “The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain.” Proverbs 31:11 NAS
Fran Tyler from Alexander City, AL I thank God whom I serve as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, when I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day. II Tim. 1:3 ESV
Shelly, Rochester, MN
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 NIV
Debra Ellsworth, Florence AZ ” During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven and said: Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever,wisdom and power are His. Daniel w:19-29 NIV
Linda Hammett from Wake Forest, NC says:
“The Lord is not slowing keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
(2 Peter 3:9, NIV)
Psalm 46:3 (NIV)
1. God is our refuge and strength, and ever present help in our trouble.
2. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3. though its watesr roar and foam, and the mountains quake from them surging.
PSALM 147:3 NKJ He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Linda Belden, Lenexa, KS
Now when we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we also guide t he whole animal.
James 3:3 (HCSB)
Psalm 9:10(NIV)
“Those who know your name trust in You, for You Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You.”
Denise (Connecticut)
Beau Ratliff from Midland, TX. “Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.” Psalm 146:5 NIV
Andrea from Roscoe, IL
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 NIV
Linda Hammett from Wake Forest, NC says:
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promises some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
(2 Peter3:9, NIV)
Judy, Virginia
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
Kristine from DFW:
“Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.”
Ps. 116:7 NIV
Tina, Zalma, Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
Judy Lawson from Galion, Ohio: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 NIV 1984
Rita – Alva, Florida
Glenda Durano, Albuquerque, New Mexico:
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
Rita – Alva, Florida
“And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.”
1 John 5:11-12 NLT
Joy Thompson, Fort Worth, tx – Psalms 139:3
You search out my path and my lying down
and are acquainted with all my ways.
Jacqueline, Calhoun LA
“For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37 ESV)
Joy from Venice, Florida: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16 NIV
“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2, NASB
Annette from Middlebueg, Fl
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.
Philippians 4:8
Madison from Birmingham, AL
“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”
Psalms 139:16 NLT
Caroline Schollaardt from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
“Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him and He will do it.” Psalm 37:5 NIV
Sheri, Georgetown, Tx
Trust in the Lord forever, For in the Lord we have an everlasting Rock.
Isaiah 26:4 NASB
Liza Kirschner Monmouth Junction, NJ
“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)
Judy S
Simpsonville, SC
For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him; Psalm 103:11 (NIV)
Patti from Clemmons, NC
“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you throught the laying on of my hands.” 2Timothy 1:6 NKJV
Mary Thomas
Lexington, KY
“He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what He has done and be astounded. They will put their trust in the Lord.” -Psalm 40:3 NLT
Patti Clayton Roxboro, NC
“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders making the best use of your time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
Colossians 4: 5-6 ESV
Marilyn, Alton, IA “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
Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and seen and heard in me, practice these things and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:8-9 (ESV)
Lori from Mountain View, WY
“Depend on the Lord in whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 NCV
Reesa — Wilmington NC Psalm 37:4 — “Enjoy the Lord, and he will give you what your heart asks.”
Sherry from Warrenton, VA
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Grace Dickerson from Clearwater, Kansas
The path of the just as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day
Proverbs 4:18
Wanda Easterling, Mississippi
Create in me a clean heart; and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10
Susan G. 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.”
Eph. 4:5-6 NIV
Tanya from Birmingham, AL
“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NIV
Melanie – Decatur, AL
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14 NIV
Joy from Iowa~ James 3:7-8- For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind. But no man (woman) can tame the tongue. it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
Tracy
Lake St. Louis, Missouri
You search out my path and my lying down
and are acquainted with all my ways.
Psalm 139:3 ESV
Lisa Bass from Hutchins, TX
Ephesians 6:12 NIV
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.
Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
Beth from Michigan
Ephesians 6:10 NIV
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
Heather Smith
Nashville, TN
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)
Guinevere Shapiola,South Bend, IN
Joshua 1:9 NIV
…Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Kathy, Princeton TX.
who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
Psalm 103:3 NIV