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.
Julie Young from Murfreesboro, TN.
Matthew 5:3NIV
“Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
No one waiting for you will be disgraced; disgrace awaits those who break faith for no reason. Psalm 25:3 CJB
Rachael Allen, TX
Psalm 63:8 (ESV) My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.
“When anxiety was great within me, your
consolation brought me joy.”. Psalm 94:19
Donna, Mt. Juliet, TN
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 high and deep is the love of Christ,
Ephesians 3:17-18
Amy Flanagan Santee Ca Colossians 1:17 NIV He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Nora Cardona from Lexington, KY: “Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” Ephesians 5:16 NLT
“Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.” Genesis 9:16 NIV
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. New NIV, I think–intro. of updated Breaking Free. Jennifer Mosher in Canfield, OH.
Leanne Anderson from Cloquet, MN
Jesus answered him, it is also written: ” Do not put the Lord your God to the test. ” Matthew 4:7 NIV
Roanne from Woodway Texas : “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV
Sara Rogers, New Orleans, LA:
“…who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”
1 Peter 1:5, ESV
Calista from Edwardsville KS – Deuteronomy 7:6 NLT “For you are a holy people, who belong to the Lord your God. Of all the people on earth, the Lord your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure.”
Mary Jane, Troy KS
“But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.” Micah 7:7 NIV
Marsha Householder from Murrells Inlet, SC
“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.”
Matthew 6:2 NIV
Tanya Rathmann, Sierra Vista, AZ- “Trust in the Lord forever; for the Lord himself is an everlasting rock.” Isaiah 26:4 (NEB)
Diane E., Charleston, IL
“Praise be to the Lord, for he showed his wonderful love to me when I was in a besieged city.”
Psalm 31:21 NIV
“may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” Ephesians 3:18 NIV
Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Joshua 1:7 NIV
Valerie Kyte from Sparks, Nevada
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Psalm 46:10 ESV
Jane from albuquerque, NM: Now to Him who is able to do abundantly more than all we can ask or think according to his power at work within us. Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Anna, Little Elm, TX
For from His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.
John 1:16 (ESV)
Christina Smet, Rockwall, TX: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.” – Psalm 37:5 (ESV)
Jen Niehus from Peyton, CO: “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. ” Psalm 1:3 ESV
Jennifer Jones from Huntington Beach, Ca
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding: in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your path straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Lindsay Rother from Branson, Missouri: “It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him; If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us; If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.” 2 Timothy 2:11-13, NASB
Jenny Stade from Clovis, CA. Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the LORD has placed you, and remain as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all the churches. I Corinthians 7:17 NLT
Carla from Phoenix, AZ:
“Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness and honor.”
Proverbs 21:21 ESV
Victoria – Salt Lake City, UT – Genesis 1:27 (NKJV)
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”
Cindy C,
Wilton, Wiltshire, UK
But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away.
2 Corinthians 3:14 NIV
Kathy Baird, Denver. “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
Karen Grimmett Seneca, Missouri
“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you, do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.” Joshua 1:7 NIV
Courtney from Panama City, Florida– “though an army encampment against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise against me, yet I will be confident.” Psalm 27:3 (ESV)
Debra Rountree from Coppell, 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
Victoria Harris from Tifton, GA.
“Does the Lord delight and burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, into he’d is better than the fat of rams.” ESV
Ruth Mather, Haiti
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,”
Ephesians 6:14 NIV
Thank you for this ministry..I will be joining the challenge
Martha from Asheville, NC: “The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.” Psalm 16:5 ESV
Rosi Lovell from Dunmor, KY
Therefore I urge you brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God–this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1 NIV
Emily from McKinney, TX:
For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 Corinthians 3:17 NLT
Lynda from Wichita Falls, Texas
Hebrews 12:3 NIV
Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Cumming, GA
“I have told you these things, so that in me, you may have PEACE! In this world you will have trouble but take heart (be courageous) I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
Hannah Marks, from Harare, Zimbabwe
Jeremiah 10:23 NASB ‘I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not in himself, nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps.’
Kelly – Orlando, FL
“And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.” 2 Peter 1:4, NLT
1 Peter 3:3-4 NIV
Lisa from Round Rock TX
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
Laura, from Katy, TX
I have glorified You on earth having accomplished the work that You gave me to do.
John 17:4 ESV. This is my daily prayer.
God arms me with strength and He makes my way perfect. He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights. Psalm 18:32-33 NLT
Karen from Powell, OH
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23 NIV
Susie from Gulf Breeze, Fl. “You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.” Psalm 139:1-2
Stacy, Fort Worth, TX
I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8 NKJV