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
Lisa S. From Fairfield, CT
“People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you.”
“Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them.”
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“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.””
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â€â€Isaiah‬ â€30:19‬-21 â€NIV‬‬
Jennifer Reames – El Dorado, AR
Against You-You alone-I have sinned and done this evil in Your sight. So You are right when You pass sentence; You are blameless when You judge. Psalms 51:4
Meredith from Johnstown, OH: And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all you need, you will abound in every good work. -2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV)
Bonnie Jackson, Lockport, IL Romans 12:13-14 “Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice Hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” (NIV)
Kaye form Hamburg,AR
1)God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,  3though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
Psalm 46:1-3 NIV
“I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers,” Philemon 4 ESV
AnnaMarie Lohr, Pittsburgh, PA: “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Cor 10:5. NIV
Kathy-The Woodlands, TX
The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. Psalm 23:1 NLT
Melanie – Decatur, AL
I Chronicles 16:1 1NIV
“Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.”
Angie Du Plessis from London,UK
“10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”
Eph 6:10-11 ESV
Becky, St. Augustine, Florida. “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one
comes to the Father except through me. ‘ ” John 14:6. NIV
Ann
Mandeville, LA
Philippians 2:5 (NLT)
You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
Lena-Wilmore,KY
By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so he did not experience death. “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. Hebrews 11:5 NIV
Diane Ward – Spring, Texas
“Wait for the LORD, be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!” ESV
Ephesians 5:33
“Let the wife see that she respects and reverences her husband [that she notices him, regards him, honors him, prefers him, venerates and esteems him, and that she defers to him, praises him, and loves and admires him exceedingly.”
Stacey DiGrazia, Elgin, Ill.
“Show your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; …”
Psalm 25:4 NIV
Rebecca from Harrah, OK
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
â€â€Psalms‬ â€27:1‬ â€ESV‬‬
Darbi F.- Mount Vernon, Oh
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)
Arlene from Marlboro, NJ
“I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears” Psalm 34:4
Carolyn from Sand Springs, OK
“Before a word is on my tongue
you, Lord, know it completely.”
Psalms 139:4 NIV
Lora – Kernersville, NC – Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function…Romans 12:4 (NIV)
Marlena Cantrell from Maylene, AL
“Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Psalms‬ â€25:5‬ â€ESV‬‬
Joel 2:13 NIV
Rend your heart and not your garments,
Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.
James 1:2
Whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy!!
Life Application Bible
Kristin from San Diego: “The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in the darkness like those long dead.” Psalm 143:3 NIV
Pam Davis from Louisville KY
He brought me forth also into a broad place; He rescued me, because He delighted in me.
Psalm 18:19 NASB
Wanda Dillard- Macon, GA. “And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.” Psalms 9:10 NKJV
Sharon T. Wheatridge, Colorado
For God is working in you giving you the desire and power to do what pleases Him.
NIV
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 26:3 esv
James 1:5-6 Amplified
If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God {who gives} liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him.
Only it must be in faith that he asks with no wavering (no hesitating, no doubting). For the one who doubts is like the billowing surge out at sea that is blown hither and thither and tossed by the wind.
For truly, let not such a person imagine he will receive anything {he asks for} from the Lord,
{For being as he is} a man of two minds (hesitating, dubious, irresolute), {he is} unstable and unreliable and uncertain about everything {he thinks, feels, decides}.
Lucy Mobile, AL. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things in all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
Pat S., Lago Vista, TX
“I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers.”
Philemon 4 ESV
Jennifer; Chattanooga,TN
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.
Philippians 1:9 NIV
Donna from Louisville, KY
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Midge Miller–Snellville, GA
My soul, wait only upon God and silently submit to Him; for my hope and expectation are from Him.
Psalm 62:5 AMPC
Georgetown, TX “He is the image of the invisible God. The first born over all creation.” Col. 1:15 NIV
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:5-6 NIV
I’m committed !!!!For God is working in you giving you the desire and power to do what pleases Him.
Phillipians 2:13
Kathy M from Tulsa, Ok area Colossians 2:7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Soozi–Fishers, IN–Psalm 84:5 (the voice) “Blessed are those who make You their strength, for they treasure every step of the journey to Zion.”
Rebecca, Birmingham, Al
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to
stand firm against the schemes of the devil”
Ephesians 6: 11. NIV
Vicky Perrenot, Mesquite TX
2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
Erin, Lolo, MT “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Diana from Nowata, OK: Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Tami, Denver, Co
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
John 15:7 (NIV84)
Maureen Chabot, St. Clair Shores, MI. “God is higher than anything and anyone…” Psalm 113:4a MSG
from San Marcos, CA
“Blessed be God,
Who has not turned away my prayer
Nor His lovingkindness from me.”
Psalms 66:20 NASB
Vicki from Des Arc, Arkansas
I commit! “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.”
â€â€Proverbs‬ â€29:25‬ â€KJV‬‬
Lisa Gerlach-Lincoln, IL
“I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.”
Psalm 34:1 NIV
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.