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
Dodee King Louisville KY “But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:37
Charné, Secunda South Africa: Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!” Psm 116:4 ESV
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Tane McGehee Uvalde, Texas
May the God of endurance and
Encouragement grant you to live in such
Harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus
That together you may with one voice glorify
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
Romans 15:5-6 ESV
Dawn from Silver Spring, MD
“There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.” Psalm 46:4 ESV
Lucille Goins, New Bloomfield Mo.
Jude 3 NKJV
Beloved, while I was very diligent to write you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.
“Happy are the people whose God is The Lord.”‘ Psalm 144:15b. HCSB
Tracy F.
Lake Saint Louis, Missouri
Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
Psalm 139:4 ESV
Becky Konshak, Louisville, CO
Train yourself in godliness, for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:7b-8 NRSV
Amy Umphlett, Carrollton VA
“For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 NASB
Allyson
League City TX
Psalm 86:4 ESV
Gladden the soul of your servant, for to You, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
Cheryl in Fairhope, AL – “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you[a] free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2 (NIV)
Jules from the Rocky Mtns, Colorado:
Adding on to last week’s passage (Proverbs 3:13-14) …“She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.” ~ Proverbs 3:15-16 (ESV)
Jennifer Bast, Cincinnati, OH
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 (NASB)
Tricia Neumann – Conroe, TX
“Give me insight so I can do what you tell me – my whole life one long, obedient response. ” Psalm 119:34 The Message
Melissa from Sacramento, CA
“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.”
2 Timothy 4:6 ESV
Peggy from Homer, Illinois
Isaiah 12:5 ESV
Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be known in all the earth.
Desiree Richardson from Dallas, Texas. “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” NIV
Ellen Dimmitt from Hayden, Idaho: Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?”
Romans 11:33-34 NIV
WAYNE,PA
“What is man,that you make so much if him & that you set your heart on him, visit him every morning & test him every moment”?
Job 7:17 esv
Sandra, Missouri, “Be joyful in hope, patient is prayer, and faithful in affliction.” Romans12:12, NIV.
Toni Sidler, Argyle, TX
“But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.”
â€â€James‬ â€1:6‬ â€NASB‬‬
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”
Becky – Cynthiana KY
Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
Be kind compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you
Romans 6:14 ESV
“Sin will have no dominion over you since you are not under law but under grace.”
Stephanie, Redmond, Oregon, “So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” James 1:4 NLT
Do not be dismayed. I am your God.
Isaiah 41:10 NLT
Waynell Nall – Floyd, NM
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Psalm 91:4 NIV
He alone is my rock & my salvation; He is my fortress I will never be shaken. PS 62:2 NIV
Kathy Rupp
Chattanooga, TN
Do not cast me from Your presence or take Your Holy Spirit from me. Psalm 51:11 (NIV)
Clarice from Iowa says, “Planted in the house of the LORD, They will flourish in the courts of our God.” Psalm 92:13 (NAS)
Andrea Sellers, Round Rock, TX: puts up with anything, trusts God always, always looks for the best, never looks back, but keeps on going. love never dies. 1 Corinthians 13:8 MSG
Lee Ann Stonehouse, Fairhope, AL
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 NIV
Kathy Williams – Denton, Texas
Everyday I will praise you and extol your name forever and ever.
Psalms 145:2. – NIV
Annette Webb from Cuyahoga Falls, OH: “And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” Isaiah 40:5, ESV
Susan Sarver, St. George, UT
“Out of my distress I called on the LORD;the LORD answered me and set me free.” Psalm 118:5. HCSB
Louisville,Ky.
The wicked are not so, but they are like chaff which the wind drives away. Psalm 1:4 NASB
Soni in Gulfport, MS “So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. L1 Peter 4:19 (NIV)
Robin Wickman, Eli, NE – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
â€â€Romans‬ â€15:13‬ â€NIV‬‬
Lesley from California: “Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.” 1 Corinthians 10:24 NKJV
Jessica Baker-Cumming. GA
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me. Your rod and your staff they comfort me.” Psalm 24 ESV
Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.” (NKJV)
Denise Ciofani from Lexington, NC. “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 NIV
Emily Davis, Loveland, CO. “He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4 (NKJV)
Candy from St Louis,MO
“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands,”
â€â€2 Timothy‬ â€1:6‬ â€ESV‬‬
Liz from Austin – And He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place. Acts 17:26 ESV
Deb Davis, Loveland, CO. “But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope.” I Thessalonians 4:13 (NKJV)
Laura, Katy, TX
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do.
NIV
Judy; Tyler, Texas
” Who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases. ” Psalm 103:3 ESV
Newby Cook, Greenwood, MS “An 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
Judy, Clay Center, KS “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” Romans 13:1 ESV