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
Elizabeth Moreno from Austin Texas
He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 13:3 NKJV
Laurie Hernandez from Round Rock , TX
~Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.~ Luke 10:19 (NIV)
Jana Reser – Wilmington, Ohio
Psalm 25:6 NIV
Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.
From Randolph Center, VT
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Nashville,TN. “Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” Ps. 37:7, NLT.
Kristin Mitchell from Dunmor, KY
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
John 1:4 ESV
Erika from Prospect, Ky – Yet he did not waiver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised. (NIV)
Liz Richmond, Midland, TX-
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.
For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Cor. 4:18 (NIV)
Gwen Edge from Portland, Or. “Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.” Ps.31 vs.4 kjv
Susan from Blacksburg, Virginia
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Ps 23:4 KJV
Gail-Tyler, TX
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,
The people He has chosen as His own inheritance.
Psalm 33:12 NKJV
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” Psalms 19:14 NLT
Kathryn, Oceanside CA, “I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers” Philemon 4 ESV
Wendy Bashor from Lone Butte, BC: “The Lord watches over you — The Lord is your shade at your right hand;” Psalm 121:5 NIV
Stacy, Ruston, LA
“All scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
Colette, Mesa, AZ
“Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress.”
Psalm 107:19 NIV
Guinevere Shapiola – South Bend, IN
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Feb 15, 2017
Shelly and Sienna Busby
Colorado Springs, CO
For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:3. ESV
Becky, Woodway, TX,
“Have compassion on me, LORD, for I am weak.
Heal me, LORD, for my bones are in agony.”
â€â€Psalms‬ â€6:2‬ â€NLT‬‬
Nita Haag – Spokane Valley, WA
“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
DeeDee Martin. Katy,Texas
Prob. 31:26 NLT
When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
Annette Wethington, Summerville, SC: “As a prisoner for the Lord,then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” Ephesians 4:1 NIV
Krista Heres from Winchester, VA
James 3:17-18 HCSB
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism or hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.
Kim Emmerich
Dickinson, ND
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 145:3 ESV
Kim
Euless, TX
“They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.”
â€â€Isaiah‬ â€61:4‬ â€NIV‬‬
Karen Thiessen
Everett, WA
Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Kristin Robbins
Fort Worth, TX
I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
2 Timothy 1:3-5 NIV
Nancy, Junction City, AR
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” John 5:24 NKJ
Elsie – Scottsbluff, NE
Ephesians 6:12 NASB
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Lynda Rickey in Ocala,FL – Psalm 139:4 “Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.” NIV
Elizabeth Hughes,Berrien Springs,MI,”And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete lacking in nothing.”(James1:4ESV).
Laura, Clay Center, KS
“It is the Spirit who gives life, the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.”
John 6:63 (ESV)
Jennifer, Harleysville,PA
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Gina Rosamond, Ca
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.
John 6:35 NASB
Gabriella, Harleysville, PA
“And God is able to make grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in good work.”
2 Corinthians 9:8
New International Version
Susie Mcneely Russellville Ar
The Lord is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.”
â€â€2 Chronicles‬ â€15:2‬b â€NIV‬‬
Andrea from Houston, TX “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.” Psalm 27:4 ESV
Sabrina Stolle from Leander, Tx
“so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh
but according to the Spirit.” Romans 8:4 NAS
Tracee, Morristown, TN
Isaiah 40:11 KJV
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
From Ravendale, Calif.
Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at His holy hill; for the Lord
our God is holy. Psalm 99:9 NKJV
Cecilia from Fort Worth, TX
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealer in us.
Romans 8:18 NIV
Kim from New Port Richey, FL
Colossians 3:4. ESV
“When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.”
Brady Bradshaw, Orlando FL. “I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm‬ â€91:2‬ â€NIV‬‬
Patience Nason, Citrus Heights, CA
“At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.” 2 Timothy 4:16-17 HCSB
Kathleen, Georgetown, TX
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.
Psalm 25:4 NIV 84
Ephesians 3:20–21 (NIV) “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever, amen!”
Adrienne, Valdosta, GA “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Brienne, Valdosta, GA “Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.” Psalms 34:13 ESV
Anne B., Chesterfield, MI “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 ESV
Theresa Huck-Cheyenne,WY
For this reason I kneel before the Father,
Ephesians 3:14 NIV
Dawn Atwood, Colleyville, TX
Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest. Psalm 126:5-6, NLT