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.
Eph 1:19-21 NIV “and His incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of His mighty strength, which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.”
Mary C. from Georgetown, Texas: “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Proverbs 19:21 ESV
Kathy Wetherington, Englewood, FL Keep and protect me O God, for in you I have found refuge, and in you do I put my trust and hide myself. Psalm 16:1 AMP
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God so that you will take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
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 6:10-12 NIV
Jennifer M mommiejennm from Greensburg, Louisiana
Delight thyself also in the Lord and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalm 37:4 KJV
Jessica Booth Leavenworth, IN
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
Brylee Booth
The Lord God made woman from the rib He had taken out of the man and He brought her to the man.
Genesis 2:22 NIV
“I have now seen the One who sees me” Gen16:13 NIV
Amanda Tucker Corydon, IN
Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the Saints.
Jude 1:3 NIV
Sherilyn from Whitefish Montana:
heard a loud voice from the throne say,”See!God’s Sh’khinah is with mankind, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and he himself, God-with-them, will be their God.
Revelation 22:3 CJSB
Bev from Houston, TX
For I am now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 ESV
1 Cor. 15:58 NIV
Therefore my dear brothers and sisters – stand firm.
Let nothing move you.
Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,
because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in
vain.
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13:16
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 NKJV
Angela Mangum, Rogers, Arkansas
“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” Collosians 2:8 NASB
For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love and sound judgement. 2Timothy 1:7 HCSB
Calgary, Alberta
How long will all of you attack a man to batter him,
like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
Psalm 62:3 ESV
Candi, Vonnie, Tami (Rapid City, SD) & Sandy (Thailand)
Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Proverbs 10:22 HCSB
The Lord’s blessing enriches,
And struggle adds
Nothing to it.
Charlotte, Seymour, TX “As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. 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. 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.”
2 Timothy 1:4-7 ESV
Tami from Titusville, FL
The cords of death entangled me,
The anguish of the grave came upon me;
I was overcome with trouble & sorrow.
Psalm 116:3
Linda from Frankenmuth MI Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
CeCelia from Houston, Texas
“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)
Brandie, Ohio The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
Psalms 27:1 NLT
Amy from Columbia, SC
Psalm 68:19-20 (NLT)
19 Praise the Lord; praise God our savior!
For each day he carries us in his arms.
20 Our God is a God who saves!
The Sovereign Lord rescues us from death.
Joyce from Houston,TX “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 NIV
“Come to me all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matt. 11:28
“You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.” Psalm 139:3
Chelsea from Lima, Ohio
If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
James 2:3-4 (NIV)
Amy Storms
Joplin, MO
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:5-6 NIV
Shanika from Hopkinsville,KY
My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways.
Mark 23:26 NIV
that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. NIV
Kat of Ossian, Indiana
that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting people’s sin against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5 : 19 NIV
“He delivers and rescues and performs signs and wonders In heaven and on earth, Who has also delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.” Daniel 6:27 (ASV)
Robin from Conway, SC
Ps. 25:4 ESV Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
Ashley from Georgetown, TX: and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 1 Peter 1:4, NLT
Emily
Arlington, VA
Your word is a lamp unto my feet & a light unto my path. I’ve promised it once & I’ll promise it again-I will obey your righteous regulations Psalm 119:105-106 (NLT)
Lisa, Mims, FL
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)
Jenny Schultz, Valrico FL
Share your food with the hungry and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. Isaiah 58:7 NLT
Carlie from Missouri
“Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” -Psalm 25:4-5, NIV
Nanette Tisdale from Fredericksburg, Texas: “who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,” NIV
Jennifer Tricarico, Fairfax VA, “For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.” Psalm 91:3 ESV
Elise–Newark
Finally, brothers, 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
Elise–Newark
Finally brothers, 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
Darlene Butler, Monroe, GA: And who has given Him so much that He needs to pay it back? For everything comes from Him and exists by His power and is intended for His glory. All glory to Him forever! Amen. Romans 11:35-36 (NLT)
Erika Young, Mechanicsville, VA.
12 You will call to Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:12-13,HCSB
Betty Stephens, Austin, Texas
Now if we are children, then we are heirs-heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:17 NIV
Jan Jensen from Waterloo, Iowa: “who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.”
1 Peter 1:5 NIV
Claire Hanssen from Lexington, KY – Deuteronomy 6:3 – O Israel, you should listen and be careful to do it, that it may be well with you and that you may multiply greatly, just as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has promised you, in a land flowing with milk and honey. (NASB)
Deborah, Franklin TN
We can make our plans but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 NIV