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
Dear Beth
I have only recently come to Jesus and heard about you. I am going through some serious health challenges at the moment but during treatment, I have been listening to you and you are so encouraging and give me hope
Trudy
Thank you for sharing, Trudy. We are so thankful to have you as our new sister in Christ! Praying for strength and peace for you during your treatment.
Mary Owen from Ruston, LA. Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth- a stranger, not your own lips. Proverbs 27:2 (NLT)
Phoebe Cunningham from Tucson, Arizona: “In him was life, and the life was the light of men.” John 1:4 ESV
Diane S from Santa Clarita, CA
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Psalms 84:11 MEV
Susan B. – Chapin, SC
1 Peter 4:10 NIV
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
HE must become greater and greater,
and I must become less and less.
John 3:30 NLT
In other words
Get OVER Myself!
Reann Jaminet, Sioux City, IA
Proverbs 21:23(ESV) Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
Chaundel Holladay
Lake Forest, CA
Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13b (NLT)
For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end. Hebrews 3:14 NKJ
Jeanni Westland, MI
John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye except ye abide in me. KJV
Michelle, Mosinee, WI
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
Ephesians 6:16 ESV
Lois fro New York
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men
Titus 2:11 NKJV
Charlotte, Seymour, Texas “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,” I Timothy 1: 8-9
Sally, Sturgis, MI
See, God has come to save me.
I will trust in Him and not be afraid.
The Lord God is my strength and my song;
He has given me victory.
Isaiah 12:2
“…for I satisfy the thirsty person and feed all those who are weak.” Jeremiah 31:25 HCSB
Keron, Boise, ID
Delight yourself in the Lord,
And he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4 ESV
Payton Weinzapfel from Rowlett, Texas: “The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” Matthew 5:3 HCSB
Lani, Wilton, Ca
And to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you maybe filled with the fullness of God. Eph 3:19 ESV
Missy S, Charlotte, NC
Continuing in Psalm 119…
“My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.” ~Psalm 119:81 (ESV)
Carolyn, Terrace BC Canada
Hebrews 13:15 NIV
By him let us continnually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and power to do what pleases [God].”
(Phil 2:13; NLT)
Evelyn, Watertown, MA
Pat from Springfield, MO
Make Your ways known to me, Lord; teach me Your paths.
Psalm 25:4 (HCSB)
Joyce
Seneca, SC
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name!”
Psalm 103:1 (ESV)
Jenni from Dunn, NC
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
â€â€Philippians‬ â€2:4‬ â€ESV‬‬
Jill, Puyallup, WA
“The ropes of death entangled me; floods of destruction swept over me.”
Psalm 18:4, NLT
Denise Wilkin
The Woodlands, Texas
1 Thessalonians 1:3
“Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of our God and Father.” NKJV
Syneva, Topeka, Kansas
Psalm 139:4 “Even before a word is on my tongue,
behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.” ESV
Elisha Hamilton, Kankakee, IL
“Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.” 2 Cor. 4:2 NIV
Shelley in Ft. Worth, TX
“And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.”
Ephesians 2:22(NIV)
Hannah from Elmira, Ontario
1 John 4:10 NIV
This is love: not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Sherrie, Martinsville VA. For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord plans to prosper you & not to harm you plans to give you hope & a future. ( Jeremiah 29:11) NIV
Claudia from Edmond, OK
“He does great things too marvelous to understand. He performs countless miracles.”
Job 9:10 (NLT)
Joanne Myette, Carver,MA I’ m doing two because I somehow missed number3. Psalm139:3-4 NIV You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue, you Lord, know it completely.
Lynne from Pittsburgh, Pa
“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
2 Thessalonians 3:3, NIV
Judy S., Simpsonville, SC
Psalm 103:12 …as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. (NIV)
“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.”
â€â€Romans‬ â€15:13‬ â€NLT‬‬
Susan Tillley N Charleston SC
Linda Nelson, Harvest, AL
Rom 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. NIV
Donna Talasek – Angleton, TX
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
Lori in San Jose CA.
Matt. 11:29 “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. “. (NIV)
Kim from Pittsburg, MO
“The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;
where morning dawns, where evening fades,
you call forth songs of joy.” Psalm 65:8 NIV
Ephesians 2:4-5
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.
Tanya from Moose Jaw, Canada. “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.
Stacey Cochran, Centreville, AL: He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4 ESV
Shawn in AZ
To an inheritance incorruptible and undefined and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
1 Peter 1:4
Mary Annis Witt, Jacksonville,TX
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. ” Psalm 23:1
Gaye Swaim, Traphill, NC. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For everything was created by him in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all things have been created through Him and for Him. (Colossians 1:15-16)HCS
Leslie Clay Houston, TX
Romans 15:13
May the God of all 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.
(NIV)
Melissa, Houston TX
“You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.”
Psalm 139:3 NIV
Leise Wells, Valley Mills, TX – Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy, and dearly loved. Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV
Psalm 34
3 Glorify the Lord with me;
let us exalt his name together. NIV
Judy McCarver. Houston TX
This is the verse my husband and I inscribed ob or wedding rings!