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
Nancilea, The Woodlands, TX
But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
2 Timothy 4:5 NIV
Carol King, Fort Worth, TX
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.
Eph 6:13 – NASB
Anne G. in Roswell, GA “The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood or take up their names on my lips.” Psalm 16:4 (NIV)
Marsha Brown, Midland, TX-
He uncovers mysteries that are difficult to grasp and understand out of the darkness. And brings black gloom and the shadow of death into light. Job 12:22 Life Amp version
Julie Berg/Deer Park,Tx Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23 NIV
Teresa, Orange City. For those who live according to the flesh have their outlook shaped by the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit have their outlook shaped by the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:5 (NET)
Linda, Blue Springs, MO
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
He will not always chide, nor will He keep His anger forever.
He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.
Psalm 103:8-10 ESV
Melissa from Tucson, AZ
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness. Come into his presence with singing.
Psalm 100:1-2 ESV
Barbara Severns, Boise, Idaho
Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, O Lord, Thou dost know it all.
Psalm 139:4 NASB
Krystal Vento from Houston, TX: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” -I Peter 2:9
Andy Spray – Centreville, VA 20120
“I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.”
â€â€Psalm‬ â€119:106‬ â€NIV‬‬
Robbyn from Tucson, AZ
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness. Come into his presence with singing.
Psalm 100:1-2 ESV
Anita from Carbondale, Illinois
These things I remember as I pour out my soul; how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the House of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festival throng. Psalm 42:4, NIV
For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear nit, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13 ESV
Linde, Dallas “even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you.” Psalm 139:12 ESV
He upholds the cause of the oppressed
and gives food to the hungry. Psalm 146:7 NIV
Jacquelyn from Pleasant Prairie, WI
For, I the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13 ESV
Allyson from Wichita Falls, Tx
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20 ESV
Tina Beliles-Greenville, KY
“You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:114 NIV
Laura Adams-Ada, OK, Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Ephesian 6:13 ESV
Amy from Everett, WA
Love … “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NIV)
Lindsey Carelock from Brenham, TX: “For he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.” Psalm 55:7 ESV
Barbara Q, West Point, GA
John 14:4-5 NIV “You know the way to the place where I awm going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
Jeannie Williams, Rock Hill, SC
Make me know Your ways, O Lord;
Teach me Your paths.
Psalm 25:4 NASB
Stormy Wooldridge, Lynchburg, VA
Return to your rest, O my soul,
For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
Psalm 116:7 NASB
Anna from Ontario, Canada
1 Peter 2:9 NIV
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Sonna, Modesto CA. “For I am the Lord your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I have given Egypt as your ransom,
Cush and Seba in your place.” Isaiah 43:3
Susan Fisher, San Angelo TX
Show me your ways, Lord teach me your paths.
Psalm 25:4 NIV
San Bernardino Ca.
Psalm:25:4:show me your ways ,o Lord; Teach me your paths.nkjv
Debbie Berman from Boyd, TX
“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Psalms 25:4. ESV
Keeping it simple this time-
2 Corinthians 5:17 NiV
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
My verses for this week continue on in Deuteronomy 6. Verses 4 and 5 – Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. NASB
Claire – Lexington, KY
Carrie Hart, Byron, GA
Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.
James 3:4 ESV
MaryJo from Chandler, AZ
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord .
Roman’s 12:11. NIV
Kathy Looper, Visalia California
Philippians 3:8 KJV
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.
Melody from Borden, IN: “Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Ps. 141:3 NIV
Tammy Holley, Sugar Land, TX
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.”
John 1:1-5 (NIV)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NIV
This is my “BE BRAVE” verse!
Barbara Ordner, Tomball, TX
“I have always loved you”, says the Lord. Malachi 1:2 NLT
Martha Basler
Houston, Tx.
Psalm 103:2- Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.
Julia Eisiminger from Ortonville, Michigan “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Duetoronomy 31:8 ESV
Joanne Lim, Houston, Tx…Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord…Colossians 3:18 NIV
Norma Holly, Michigan
Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
KJV Philippians 4:6, 4:7
Annie C from Kentucky: “But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—” â€â€Romans‬ â€3:21‬ â€ESV‬‬
Fran Thomas, Jackson, TN
“The Lord will guide you always;
he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail.” {Isaiah 58:11} NIV
Anna S from Auburn, AL “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Cor 13:13 NIV
Mary Thomas
Lexington, KY
Matthew 5:15 ESV
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.
Laura – Littleton, Colorado
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.” Psalm 25:3. (Niv)
Kasyn Peacock, Longview, Texas
“No one has greater love than the one who gives his life for his friends.” John 15:13 (NIRV)