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
Kate, Bristol, UK
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3. NIV UK
Sandy E.; Kansas City, Missouri; “You will not succeed by your own strength or by your own power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord All-Powerful.” Zechariah 4:6 NCV
Jen – Albany, OR
1 Peter 3:15 NIV
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,”
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Amanda Dales, Rockhampton, Quernsland, Australia
I trust in You, my God!
Do not let me be disgraced, it let my enemies rejoice in my defeat
Psalm 25:2 NLT
Susan Leverette, Sherman, Tx
“I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.”
Psalms 142:4 KJV
Tisha, San Antonio, Texas – “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.”
â€â€Hebrews‬ â€6:19-20‬ â€NIV‬‬
Kaylee Vida, Anderson, IN
“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 festive throng.” Psalm 42:4 (NIV)
Missy from Houston,TX
Proverbs 13:12, KJV
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Judy Rowland Louisville, KY
John 15:7&8
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Charmaine, Miami, FL — “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV
Sugar Land, TX
Psalm 16:1 NIV
Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.
Nancy Cozad from Kingwood, Texas
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.
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Jana Wright – Bennington, Vermont
Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Amy, Atlanta, Ga “Show me your ways Lord, teach me your paths.” Psalm 25:4
Cora Suggs, Huntsville, Alabama Habakkuk 3:2 says, “Lord, I have heard of Your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known.
Ana from Dayton, TX
As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. II Tim. 1:4 ESV
Kristie, Montgomery, TX: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction,faithful in prayer.” Romans12:12 NIV
Judy from Marietta GA:
That if you confess with your mouth ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
Romans 10:9-10 NIV
Pam Hollemon
Wilmington NC
Psalm 91:4 NLT
He will cover you with His feathers, He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Joy Martin, LaGrange, GA
“O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me.”
Psalms 25:2 ESV
From Wilmer Alabama.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV
Diana – Indianapolis – Exodus 14:14 NIV
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still .”
Show me your ways Lord, teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4 (NIV)
Laura from Christiansburg, VA
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
â€â€Mark‬ â€11:24‬ â€ESV‬‬
Linda from Xenia, Ohio
Psalm 40:3 (ESV)
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.
Jennifer from San Antonio, Texas
“He who believes in Me (who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Me), as the Scripture has said, ‘From his innermost being will flow continually rivers of living water.'” John 7:38 Amp
Joan New Windsor, Maryland
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 16:24-25 NET
Tracy Langford, Medicine Lodge, Kansas
“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”
â€â€Psalms‬ â€56:8‬ â€NLT‬‬
“Children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation among whom
you shine like stars in the world.” Philippians 2:15 HCSB
Pam Hendersonville, NC
Psalm 25:4-“Shew me thy ways, O Lord, teach me thy paths. KJV
Karen from Souderton, PA
Psalm 46:1 NI
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need”
Terra Brown, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Alicia Parker
New Smyrna Beach, FL
When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ,
Ephesians 3:4 ESV
Amy Murrell from Houston, TX: “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”
Cindy – McDonough, GA
“Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving make your requests known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Phil 4:6-7 (ESV)
Amy Murrell from Houston, TX: “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:10 ESV
Maren from Cedar Park, TX
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5â€-‬6 NIV
“The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied; I shall not pour out their drink offerings of blood, Nor will I take their names upon my lips.”
â€â€Psalms‬ â€16:4‬ â€NASB‬‬
Laurie O, Milton, GA
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 NIV
Missi Woods – Walker, LA
Do everything in love.
â€â€1 Corinthians‬ â€16:14‬ â€NCV‬‬
Ann Smith
Mapleton, Maine
Make me know Your ways, Oh Lord;
Teach me Your paths.
Psalm 25:4 NASB
Andrea – Roscoe, IL
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 NIV
Nanette Lynch-kingwood Tx
For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7
NIV
Debbie Christensen from Canton OH, For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins. 2 Peter 1: 8-9
Stacy Frith – Hinckley, England “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NLT
Gwen, Katy, TX Proverbs 3:6. (NIV) In all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.
Susan Turner, Shelby, North Carolina
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”
â€â€Ephesians‬ â€6:10-11‬ â€ESV
Tammy Forbus – LaGrange GA
‘But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.’ (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV)
Sherry McCurrie; Russellville, AR
Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.
â€â€1 Thessalonians‬ â€5:11 NASB
Dian Helgerud from Cocoa Beach
Listen to my instructions,
And store them in your heart.
Job 22:22 NLT