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
Michelle Johnson, Hart, MI
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16 NASB
Kari Hawkins, Canton Ga
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10 (NIV)
Judy from Lake Charles, LA
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power,
of love, and of self discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
Sharon Temple – Lakeway, TX
“Show me your ways, O LORD teach me your paths”.
Psalm 25:4. NIV
Robin – Grants Pass, Oregon
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1,2 ESV
Natalia Dryer, Longview, Texas
“so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:10 (ESV)
Paul,a prisoner of Christ Jesus
And Timothy our brother, Phileman our dear friend and fellow worker.
To Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow solider and to the church that meets in your home.
Philemon 1:1-2 NIV
I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers,
Philemon 1:4 ESV
Acts 7:2-3 NASB
And he said, “Hear me, brethren and fathers! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, and said to him, ‘Leave your country and your relatives, and come into the land that I will show you.'”
Georgia Antillon- Webb City, MO
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” -Roman 12:2 NLT
Connie Colston, Waxahachie, TX – Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 NLT
Eleanor MacKay from Saskatoon, SK., Can.
‘ Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him.
Your roots will grow down deep into God’s love and keep you strong’.
Eph. 3:17 NLT
Verse #4 Janice Bells, Orillia, Ontario, Canada
2Timothy 1:8,9a NIV
“So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life …..”
In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell
in safety. Psalm 4:8 ESV
Dyersburg TN
Linda Ryan, Springfield, MO
Make me walk along the right paths for I know how delightful they really are.
Psalms 119:35 Living Bible
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 NIV
Vonda, Bertrand, NE
I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers. Philemon 4 NIV
Debbie from Orlando
Isaiah 40:8
“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” (NIV)
Carrie Bradshaw from Christiansburg, VA
Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matt 22:37 (NIV)
Ashley Asselta from Waco, TX: “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
Elaine Davis – Olathe, KS
So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom. Ps 90:12 NASB
Amy from Hobe Sound, FL ” Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.” 2 Timothy 2:23
A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
Psalms 144:1
King James Version
Stephanie Christianson, Meridian, ID
Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Palm Harbor, FL
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
PHILIPPIANS 1:21 (NIV)
Kim from Chatham, Illinois
and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength
Ephesians 1:19 (NIV)
Tammy Martinez, Burleson, TX
“For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.”
â€â€Colossians‬ â€1:19-20‬ â€ESV‬‬
Shiffra, Kalamazoo MI
2 Timothy 1:8 (NIV84)So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of G-d,
Amy from Milwaukee, WI
Psm.119:59&60 NLT
I pondered the direction of my life and turned to follow your laws. I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.
Polly long
Henning MN
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.”—ISAIAH 43:18–19
I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers. Philemon 4 (NIV)
Stacy from Detroit, Michigan. ”
Surely God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid the Lord, the Lord himself is my strength and defense; he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 (NIV)
Dianne Wade. Maineville, OH
Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. Be gentle with one
another, sentsitive. Ephesians 4:31 msg
Proverbs 4: 23 NKJV
Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.
Paulette
Elmer, La
Pam N., Brighton CO, John 8:32 (ESV)
and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
not looking to your own interests
but each of you to the interests of others
Phil 2:4 NIV
Megan Loscher
Quincy, IL
And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
Ezekiel 36:26 (ESV)
Jamie, Holly Springs, NC
Ephesians 3:17b-19
that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Joy Thompson, Fort Worth, TX – Psalms 139:4
Even before a word is on my tongue,
behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
Paula Faulkner, Fort Madison IA
“Commit your way to the Lordand he will do this.”
Psalm 37:1 NIV
“For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 NIV
‘Do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Ginger Hawthorne, Cypress, Texas
“She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.”
Proverbs 31:12 (ESV)
Karen Hathaway from Maumelle, AR: “‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.'” “‘I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.'” John 10:11,14 ESV
Susan Jezek, St Petersburg, Florida
Bear one another’s burdens so that you may fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2 ESV
Becky from Cincinnati.
“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalm 34:4
Misty Sanders, North Charleston, SC
Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.
Galatians 6:4-5 NLT
Marta from Forty Fort, PA
For the Lord your God is He Who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to save you. Deuteronomy 20:4 AMPC
Lisa B. Taylorsville NC Hebrews 13: 5-6. KJV
Hebrews 13:5-6 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Nikki Gack, Park Rapids, MN
Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool.
Ecclesiastes 7:9 NLT