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
Stacy Roznovak, Taylor, TX
“Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end.”
Psalm 119:33 (NIV)
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Debbie Fasano – Quincy, Illinois
“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.
Tami from Franklin, TN
And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 NIV
Show me thy ways, O Lord, teach me thy paths.
Psalms 25:4
KJV
Anna Nunez- San Marcos California
“If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.”
â€â€1 John‬ â€4:20‬ â€ESV‬‬
Carol in Salem, Oregon
In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; He saved me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:6 NLT
Mary Ann. San Marcos, CA. Hebrews 10:23 (ESV). Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
From Cashmere, Washington
“When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” -Colossians 3:4 NIV
2 Corinthians 5:16 & 17- NIV
(16) “So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of you though we once regarded Christ in this way we do so no longer. (17) therefore, if anyone is in Christ the new creation has calm. The old is gone, the new is here! “
Talk text- *point of view* not “you” and also *come* not “calm”
—however for those of us recovering from approval addiction and people pleasing perhaps I let it stand? Hmmmm….
Stephanie S. from Richardson, TX:
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.” Phil 4:4 ESV
“Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting life is.” Ps 39:4 NIV
Mona Wilson- albuquerque, NM
Numbers 6:24 NIV
the lord bless you and keep you
Emily, Topeka, Kansas
“For the mind-set of the flesh is hostile to God because it does not submit itself to God’s law, for it is unable to do so. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God lives in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.”
Romans 8:7-9 (HCSB)
Lindsey Johnson, San antonio, TX “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.””
â€â€Deuteronomy‬ â€31:6‬ â€ESV
Stephanie Volkmer; Tulsa, OK.
*who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:14, nkjv)
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”
–Proverbs 31:25 NLT
Rachael Ornelas- San Marcos TX Verse 4
Be careful then how you live–not as the unwise but as the wise, making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil.
Ephesians 5:15-16 NIV
Jen Lesak from Richmond, TX
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
Ephesians 6:14-15 (NIV1984)
Stephanie, La Habra, CA “Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths:” Ps 25:4 NIV
Erin from Littleton, CO: ‘From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.’ Psalm 61:2 NIV
Jamie – Paramount, Ca
“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
Sarah, Lincoln, NE “Remember the things I have done in the past. For I alone am God! I am God, and there is none like Me. Only I can tell you the future before it even happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish.” (Isa. 46:9-10 NLT)
And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see. 1 Peter 1:5 NLT
Emily C, Bothell WA
Matthew 19:26 NASB
And looking at them Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 2 Cor. 4:16 NIV
Dawn from Amarillo.
“You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.”
Isaiah 26:3 NKJ
Julie Cranford from Granbury, TX
“Because he was full of grace and truth, from him we all received one gift after another.”
â€â€John‬ â€1:16‬ â€NCV‬‬
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
Erin Clark from Kennewick, WA
Continued from my first verse for February…
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
~ Ephesians 3:17b-18 (NIV 1984)
Connie Windham
Picayune, MS
I thank my God whom I serve as my ancestors did with a clear conscience as
Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.
2 Timothy 1:3
Linda Wright – Sugar Land, TX
“He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.” Luke 1:50 NIV
Traci Williams, Santa Clarita, CA: “Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths;” Psalm 25:4, NIV
Valerie Niblack Emporia Kansas
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
â€â€Philippians‬ â€4:8‬ â€NIV‬‬
Sam Caruso from Frisco Texas:
Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others
Philippians 2:4
Abby Mitchell
Dunmor, KY
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
Mandi in Coaldale, AB: “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.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and you shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down and when you rise up. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NKJV
Amy – Hood River, OR
In your majesty ride forth victoriously
in the cause of truth, humility and justice;
let your right hand achieve awesome deeds Psalm 45:4, NIV
Annette Turner,,Houston, Tx
” May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation – the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ – for this will bring much glory and praise to God. ” Philippians 1:11 (NLT)
Valerie Kyte from Sparks, Nevada
LORD, there is no one like you! For you are great, and your name is full of power. Jeremiah 10:6 NLT
Emily G. From Bundibugyo, Uganda
“I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me”
Psalm 16:7 ESV
“I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers,” Philemon 4 ESV
Rachel. Indianola, Ia.
Though the fig tree does not bud and there is no fruit on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no fruit, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls;Yet I will triumph in Yahweh. I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! Yahweh my Lord is my strength; He makes my feet as those of a deer and enables me to walk on mountain heights. Habakkuk 3:17-18 ESV
Leah Kuor, Salem, Or
“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)
Deborah Nashville, TN
38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39(NIV)
Joni Woodward from Port Neches, Tx: “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18, ESV
John 14:1 ““Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
â€â€John‬ â€14:1‬ â€NIV‬‬
L.A.S.B. Psalm 91:4b
“He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge;”
Natalie from NSW Australia
In you my God, I trust.
Save me from the shame of defeat;
Don’t let my enemies gloat over me!
Psalm 25:2