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
Susan, Atlanta, GA
And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you. Luke 12:29, 31 ESV
Janice, Springdale, AR:
“But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance],
and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts]. Galatians 5:16
Psalm 91:4 ESP
He will cover you with his pinion and under his wings you will find refuge
His faithfulness ia a shield and buckler
Conyers, GA
1 Peter 3:11 KJV
Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
Laura Decker, Clarks Summit, PA
“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 cause by human desires.” 2 Peter 1:4, NLT
Peggyann Calderwood ~ Crestview, Florida
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, as God in Christ
forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV)
Always remember Jesus Loves You
Judy…Apple Valley, CA
I Commit…“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians‬ â€6:11‬ â€NIV‬‬
Psalm 139:4 (NKJ) For there’s is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.
Hanna Wahlbrink. Lexington, Ky.
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13 (esv)
Mandisa—Nashville, TN
“I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.”
â€Psalm‬ â€40:1‬ â€NLT‬‬
Cynthia from Brooklyn Park, MN
Though you you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV
Lynnette from Spring, Texas:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 NIV
Victoria from Arlington, Texas- “to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.”
â€â€Titus‬ â€2:5‬ â€NIV‬‬
Melinda O’Dell, Rowlett, Texas—-“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:28-29 ESV
Wendy, Erie CO: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV
Mary-Katherine Rogers, Ft. Smith, AR,
“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you.” Psalm 5:11 NRSV
Lorrie Moudy, El Dorado, Arkansas: “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24 ESV
Alissa Wise from Lexington, SC:
“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)
Paula from Russell, KY
“Therefore, put on the full armor of God so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm, then with the belt of truth buckled around your waist and with the breastplate of righteousness in place”
Ephesians 6:13-14 NIV
Jennifer, Waco, TX
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”
Lamentations 3:24, NIV
Monica Lebsack from Bay City, MI
“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.”
John 15:4 NLT
Denise Burdette. Louisiana
Phil 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength
NIV
Colossians 3:12
Therefore as God chosen people holy and dearly loved clothe yourselves with compassion kindness humility gentleness and patience
Diane Ellison from Littleton, CO
Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
Ephesians 5:11-12 NIV
Joy French – Georgetown, TX
You know everything I’m going to say before I start the first sentence. Psalm 139:4 The Message
Tammy Jensen, Franklin Tennessee
Tammy says “Abide in me and I and you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
John 15:4 ESV
Are you singerTammy from LPL in Billings 2008?
Terri, Harrison Township, Mich
Let your conversation the always full of grace seasoned with salt so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6 NIV
Therefore if anyone is in Christ; he is a new creation, the old has gone the new has come.
2 Cor 5:17 (NIV)
Shantha, Lincoln, RI
Kathy
St. Louis, MO
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” Galatians 6:7(NIV’84)
Deanne Johnson – Laguna Hills, CA
It is God who arms me with strength
And makes my way secure.
Psalm 18:32 NIV
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Luke 1:37 For nothing is impossible with God
Tammy Schroeder West Point NE
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea. Psalm 46:2 ESV
Rita Brake from Los Alamos Nm ” with all prayer and petition pray at all times in the spirit and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints. Ephesians 6 :18 ASV
Lori Senter from San Antonio, Texas
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Galatians 2:10 NIV
Deborah from Milan, MI
Isaiah 26:4 NKJV
Trust in the Lord forever,
For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength.
Allison Ashton – Houston, Texas
“Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will be tread them under that rise up against us.” Psalm 44:5 KJV
Gigi Parisi from Mullica Hill NJ
Proverbs 16:3 NIV
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
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Kay Mishler Kentucky
2Corinthians 9:8 NIV
“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.”
Jacki from Grandville, MI
“For everyone who keeps on asking receives; and he who keeps on seeking finds; and to him who keeps on knocking, the door will be open.”
Matthew 7:8 AMP
Carolyn Dypsky from Bishopville, MD
May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. Colossians 1:12 NLT
michelle vandeven from Woodstock, VT
You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Psalm 145:16 NASB
Joan (Coppell, TX): Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth.” Jeremiah 1:10 NIV
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV): For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.
Janice Stumpff Topeka KS
2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV
God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Kristen, Liberty, MO
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV
Jennifer Caldwell, Cambridge, ON “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure”. Phil 2:13 ESV
Sydni – Tennessee
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18 NIV
Paula Rutherford, Decatur, Texas–
“I will praise You as long as I live, and in Your Name I will lift up my hands.”
Psalm 63:4 (1985 NIV)
Traci McNally from Evansdale, IA
5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
Romans 8:5-6 NIV
Tina, Zalma MO.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord
Psalm 150:6 (NIV)