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
Cheryl from Lebanon, TN. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
Kathy Rowland
Fort Wayne, IN
O my God, in You I trust;
let me not be put to shame,
let not my enemies exult over me. Psalm 25:2 (ESV)
Martha, Pelican Rapids, MN “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8a ESV
Highland Village, TX “…to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created in the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are all one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” Ephesians 4:22-27 ESV
Phillis White from Shelby, NC
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1 NIV
Sarah ~ Appleton, WI
Psalm 139:3, ESV
You search out my path and my lying down
and are acquainted with all my ways.
Bonnie Mancuso from Cypress Texas. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Psalm 4:8
English Standard Version
In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,” Colossians 3:12 ESV
Antoinette Krietemeijer, Hoofddorp, the Netherlands
Roep Mij te hulp in tijden van nood,Ik zal je redden, en je
zult mij eren.’ Psalm 50:15 (NBV)
From Mariposa, Ca. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. – Romans 8:2
Brittney Zimprich from Lakenheath, England, U.K.
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;
2 Peter 1:5 NIV
Karen, Clarksville, “I am the Lord’s slave,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 HCSB
Phyllis
Gilmer, Tx
NIV The Lord is good, he cares for those who trust in him.
Nahum 1:7
Lisa G,Pittsburgh, PA “Who redeems your life from the pit,Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;” ~ Psalm 103:4
Sarah from Columbia, MO
1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 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 12:1-2 ESV
Tanya, Rapid City, SD
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13
Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Deuteronomy 6:8 NIV
Robin, Knoxville
The Lord is faithful to all HIS promises
And loving toward all He has made.
Psalm 145:13b (NIV, 1978)
Vicki Broken Arrow, OK
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 ESV
Stephanie Hayslip, Fort Worth, TX:
“in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.” Romans 8:4 ESV
Sharon Mills
Henderson, Nv
1 Peter 5:10 NIV “And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you.”
Rozanne Gaston, Leawood, KS. John 13: 34 NIV: “Anew command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
Tracy Goldblum from San Diego, CA: “A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 NLT
Laura from Kingwood, TX – Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Tina, Happy Valley, OR
Ephesians 1:5-6 (NCV)
Because of his love God had already decided to make us his own children through Jesus Christ. That was what he wanted and what pleased him, and it brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the One he loves.
Amy Link, Alva, Florida
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Hebrews 13:16 NIV
Stephany Pracht in El Dorado, KS “Since you are precious to me, you are honored and I love you. I will exchange others for you. Nations will be the price I pay for your life.” Isaiah 43:10 (GW)
Michele Gruwell from Edgewood, KY
“Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.”
Psalm 25:4 NIV
They sow the wind and reap the whirlwind. Hosea 7:1 (NIV)
Laura Garry from Chippewa Falls, WI “Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.” Psalm 25:3 ESV
Morgan Aponte from Kansas City. MO – Psalm 35:9-10 NIV ” then my soul will rejoice in the Lord and delight in his salvation. My whole being will exclaim who is like you, Lord. You rescue the poor from those too strong for them,the poor and needy from those who rob them.”
Alicia L. Clinton in Balch Springs, TX – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Michelle Burnam, Dalton, GA ~”Teach me Your way, Yahweh, and I will live by Your truth. Give me an undivided mind to fear Your name.”-Psalm 86:11 (HCSB)
Jessi Shipley, Murfreesboro, TN
“May the God of hope fill you will all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NIV
Kristine from Welland, ON
“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV
I began with group, am now behind (no scripture posted for 2/1 or 2/15. I remember the rules, but would really like to get caught up. May I?
Kelly Davis, Danville VA.
If indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
1 Peter 2:3
I am sorry I missed the posting day.
1 Corinthians 10;31 so whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do do it all for the glory of god
NIV
Vicki, Ozark, Alabama “O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together. Psalm 34:3 NKJV
Bethany, Houston, TX
“For the time is coming when people will no longer endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth, and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure sufferings do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.”
2 Timothy 4:3-5, ESV
“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” Romans 12:3
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
Romans 1:20 NIV
Hilary Carrigan in Pineland, TX, “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. (In love) Ephesians 1:4 (ESV)
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.”
1 John 1:8-10 (NIV)
Kristine in Edmond, OK
“Pray in the Spirit at all times with all kinds of prayers, asking for everything you need. To do this you must always be ready and never give up. Always pray for all God’s people.” Eph. 6:18 NCV
Kaylie Hodges, Vega, TX
“Life was in Him and that life was the light of men.”
John 1:4 HSCB
Shelley from San Angelo, TX
Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name,
you are Mine.
Isaiah 43:1 ESV
Stacey – Kerrville, TX -“But seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” Matthew 6:33 NIV
Nan Smith in Leawood, KS “My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him.” Psalm 62:5 NIV