OK, my beloveds! It’s time for verse 4! Since I’m whittling my way through the one-chapter Book of Philemon and the individual verses don’t stand alone as well, I’ve been giving you an alternative verse as an option for those looking for ideas. This one, however, is so good that it serves perfectly. By all means, share it if you like!
Beth Moore from Houston, Texas: “I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers,” Philemon 4 ESV
You are a tremendous joy to me and, just in case you don’t feel like this to a whole lot of people: you a very, VERY big deal to all 14 of us at LPM.
With much affection,
Beth
We can rejoice when we run into problems and trials for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.
Romans 5:3-4 NLT
Alicia Zornes from Carl Junction, Missouri: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (HCSB)
Pam Schott from Fargo, ND – 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.”
Cathy, Houston, Texas. God is ready to overwhelm you with more blessings than you could ever imagine so that you’ll always be taken care of in every way and you’ll have more than enough to share. 2 Corinthians 9:8 (Voice)
Patty Lincoln from Columbia, SC: “God is ready to overwhelm you with more blessings than you could ever imagine so that you’ll always be taken care of in every way and you’ll have more than enough to share .” 2 Cor. 9:8. VOICE
emi from white house, tn: “even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love” Ephesians 1:4 ESV
Janay Wilborn, Dallas, TX- “You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.”
â€â€1 Peter‬ â€3:4‬ â€NLT‬‬
Lolita Webster, Willis, Tx “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Nancy Bradshaw – Melbourne, Florida
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 NIV
Susan, Houston, “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Ps. 143:10 ESV
“O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame;
Let not my enemies exult over me.” Psalm 25:2 ESV
Pamm W. from Albuquerque, NM
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. (â€Proverbs‬ â€30‬:â€5‬ NIV)
Adrian – Houston, TX
When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Colossians 3:4 ESV
Karen Karen New Holland, PA
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Ephesians 4:3 NIV
Julie from Ridgeville, SC: “…for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will answer my prayer.” Psalm 6:8-9 (NLT)
Belinda Shrader Grundy, VA “The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth forever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.” Psalm 138:8 KJV
Whitney Moore – Greenville, KY
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18 NIV
Deb in Windsor, CT:
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” – James 1:19-20, NIV
Michelle, Chehalis, WA – Proverbs 4:23 (NIV): Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
Nitsa from Eugene, OR. “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
Melissa, Vicksburg, MS: “All my longings lie open before you Lord, my sighing is not hidden from you.” Psalm 38:9 NIV
Robin Byrd from Columbia, SC:
” All Scripture is inspired by God and is
profitable for teaching, for rebuking,
for correcting, for training in righteousness,
so that the man of God may be complete,
equipped for every good work”
2Timothy 3:16-17 HCSB
Susan Kolb
Slidell, LA
For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
I Corinthians 3:11 NKJV
Debra from Baraboo, Wisconsin
“In these you too once walked, when you were living in them.”
Colossians 3:7 ESV
Candice Simpson in Bloomington, Indiana
James 1: 14-18 (HCSB)
But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desires. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death. Don’t be deceived, my dearly loved brothers. Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning. By His own choice, He gave us a new birth by the message of truth so that we would be the firstruits of His creatures.
Janelle from La Habra Heights, CA: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Hebrews 13:6 NIV
“The Lord supports all and lifts up all who are bent over. ” Psalm 145:14 NLT
Stephanie Ivy- Bossier City, La
” Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed. Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. ”
Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV
Amy from Miamisburg, OH
O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar.
Psalm 139:1-2 ESV
Theresa, Glendale AZ, finally, brethren, and whatever things are true, whatever they now are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praise worthy – mediate on these things. Phil 4:8 NKJV
Gail Niles from Cary, North Carolina: “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
Isaiah 26:3 NKJV
Amy from Gibsonville, NC
“and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness” 2 Peter 1:6 NIV
Cara-Melbourne, Australia.
Ask, and it will be given to you;
seek, and you will find;
knock, and it will be opened to you.
Matthew 7v7 NKJV
(LMP looks like a very nice place!:)
Jennie Spearin Granite Bay, Ca.
“I thank my God always when I remember you in my Prayers” Philemon 4
Karen Grimmett, Seneca, Missouri “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not knkw what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with Browning’s too deep for words.” Romans 8:26 ESV
Karen Warsaw,IN
having become as much superior to angels, since He has inherited a more excellent and glorious name than they [that is, Son–the name above all names].
Hebrews 1:4 AMP
Littleton, CO “The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.” Proverbs 15:33 NIV
London
Choctaw, OK
And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin.
Mathew 6:28 (ESV)
Jill Plano, TX
“Rejoice always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Jessup Lyon Fort Collins CO
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and also trust in me.”
John 14:1 NLT
Lynette, Nashville, TN:
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (â€Isaiah‬ â€41‬:â€10‬ ESV)
Michelle from Fort Collins, CO
“Come to me all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 NRSV
Cindy from Alva OK– Philippians 4:7 (NIV)
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Cindy, Franklin TN: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
â€â€Romans‬ â€12:2‬ â€NKJV‬‬
Laura, Minneapolis, MN.
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.
(Romans 5:3-4 ESV)
Lark from Greenville, SC
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he sits in the place of honor beside God’s throne.” Hebrews 12:1-2, NLT
Tessa Pierce Nacogdoches TX
Psalm 86:3. NKJV
Be merciful to me, O Lord,
For I cry out to You all day long.
Yael Hernandez – New York, NY
I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
Romans 12:1 NASB
Linda in Chester, VA
“O Lord, you have examined my heart & know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel or when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I’m going to say even before I said it, Lord.”
Psalm 91:1-4 (NLT)
Barbara, Perkasie, PA
“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.” Psalm 139:16NLT