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
Suey Caldwell from Houston Tx, Hcsb. Eph 6:10,11
Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast
strength.Put on the full armor of God so that you can
stand up against the tactics of the devil. vs 18 Pray at
all times in the spirit with every prayer and request and
stay alert.
I commit! Teresa Cianciotto, Dickinson, TX: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matt 5:6 ESV
Tracey from Portland Oregon
Finishing up the Fruits of the Spirit;
gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Galatain 5:23
Nancy, Ethel, MO
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity,
but of power and love and discipline.
2 Tim. 1:7 NAS
Katrina Hudson- Stilwell, OK
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1Yhessalonians 5:18 ESV
Carol W from Virginia Beach, VA – I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, – Philemon 4 – NIV
Melissa from Ellaville, GA
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks and look well to thy herds.”
Proverbs 27:23 KJV
Becky Douglas from Houston, TX
“Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.” Psalm 139:4 NIV
You are my refuge and my sheild; I have put my HOPE in your word. Psalm 119:114 NIV
Mary Beth Ferrara, St. Louis, MO
Even before a word is on my tongue,
behold, O LORD, you know it altogether.
Psalm 139:4 (ESV)
Sarina Grasham
Richmond, Texas
Isaiah 41:13 TNIV
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.
Sarina Grasham
Richmond, Texas
Isaiah 41:13 TNIV
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.
Delite Ritter-Westpoint, IN
Psalms 121:4 NASB
” Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
Teresa from PA:
Jeremiah 31:3 AMP
The LORD appeared to me from ages past, saying,
I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with loving kindness I have drawn you and continued my faithfulness to you.
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalm 100:4 NIV
Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause. Psalm 25:3 NKJV
Thank you for sending this message: “You are a tremendous joy to me, and in just in case you don’t feel like this to a whole lot of people…..”
This just ministered to me and I sense the Lord saying this to me. I have been feeling a bit left out and not fitting in to certain places and with people. Thank you so much for your ministry!
Blessings,
(NLT) 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.
Tara Cook, Cleveland, Ohio.
I will sprinkle clean water on you and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols.
Ezekiel 36:25 NIV
Connie, Greene IA
But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God and made Him my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works.
Psalm 73:28 AMP
Michelle K, New Baltimore, MI
He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.
Isaiah 40:29 ESV
Linda Robillard-Wichita, KS
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children
Ephesians 5:1 NASB
Natalie Malec, Grand Prairie, TX
“Come and redeem me; free me from my enemies.”
â€â€Psalms‬ â€69:18‬ â€NLT‬‬
Leigh Weisinger, Waco TX
Great is the LORD ! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. Psalm 145:3-5 NLT
Sharon DeWitt from Shreveport, LA
“When I am afraid, I will trust in you.”
Psalm 56:3 NIV
Jan, Cleburne,Texas
“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?” Psalms 27: 1
Jenni, Murray, KY – “who despises the one rejected by the Lord but honors those who fear the Lord, who keeps his word whatever the cost,” Psalms‬ â€15:4‬ â€HCSB‬‬
Christy, Cape Girardeau, MO. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross! Philippians 2:8
Charlotte Ortega from Saugus CA
I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted. Job 42:2 (NIV)
Philippians 4:7 NIV
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Leann from Bethel, NC “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith-more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire-may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
I Peter 1:6-7 ESV
Becky Bell Westerville, Ohio
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:3 NIV
Dianne Detrick – Magnolia,TX
2 Timothy 1:6-7 NIV
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. For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love and of self-discipline.
Janet from Midlothian, Texas
Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom.
Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord and He will exalt you.
James 4:9-10 NASB
Donna Babbitt from Gales Ferry, Ct
Luke 12:32 ESV
” Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.”
CeCelia O’Connell – Houston, Texas
“Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me. “
Brittany Diss, Ellicott Co- “I sought the Lord and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalms 34:4 KJV
Catherine Curl, from Florence SC
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
â€â€John‬ â€16:33‬ â€NIV‬‬
Laura Vallee, Parma, OH
“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.”
â€â€Hebrews‬ â€2:14-15‬ â€ESV‬‬
Linda, Fort Collins, CO
“I have been crucified with Christ
and I no longer live
but Christ lives in me.
The life I live in the body
I live by faith in the Son of God
who loved me
and gave Himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20 NIV
CeCelia O’Connell -Houston, Texas
“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)
Diane Miller, Longmont, CO
Even thought 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 23:3 NIV
Amy Storms
Joplin, MO
If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.
John 14:7 NIV
Kathryn Luedtke, Sherwood Park, AB Canada
The Lord watches over you-
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
PS 121:5,6 NIV
Ginny from Lansdale, PA
“For the Lord is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.” Psalm 84:11 (NLT)
Faye from Calgary Alberta Canada
Rejoice always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Brenda – Beaverton, OR
Send forth Your Light and Your Truth:
Let them guide me. (Psalm 43:3a – NIV)
I’m committed!
…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Katie from Greenbrier, TN
I am the Lord your God, Who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow.
Isaiah 48:17 (NLT)
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22, NIV ’84