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
Connie from Shorewood, IL
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”
1 John 5:14 NIV
Debbie Weaver, Cumming, GA.
“We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.”
Romans 8:22 NIV
The Lord is my Rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. Ps. 18:2
Renee, Richmond, VA – Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe in me.
John 14:1 ESV
Laura Proctor, Madison, MS
Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? Psalm 15:1 NIV
Jessica Solid, Atlanta GA
“Show me your ways O Lord; Teach me your path.” Psalm 25:4 (NKJV)
Mary
Orlando, FL
But sin, finding opportunity in the commandment, wrought in me all kinds of covetousness. Apart from the law sin lies dead.
Romans 7:8 RSV
Dana Qualls, Avon, Indiana
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 NLT
“I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.” Isaiah 61:10 NASB
“Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.
Psalm 139:4 NIV
Carol from Bryan, Texas “I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.” Isaiah 61:10 NASB
Wendy from Buckeye, Arizona
“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on the earth.” Colossians 3:2 NASB
Renae from Albuquerque, NM
“Yea, 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 23:4 NKJV
Cher Goeder, Toledo, OH II Timothy 1:11-14 HCSB
“For this gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher and that is why I suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, because I know the One I have believed in and am persuaded that He is able to guard what has been ENTRUSTED to me until that day.
Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard, through the Holy Spirit Who lives in us, that good thing ENTRUSTED to you.”
“Faithful and absolutely trustworthy is He who is calling you [to Himself for your salvation], and He will do it [He will fulfill His call by making you holy, guarding you, watching over you, and protecting you as His own].”
â€â€1 THESSALONIANS‬ â€5:24‬ â€AMP‬‬
“I said to the LORD, You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.”
Psalm 16:2, NIV84
Anna from Johnson City, TN: I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints. Ephesians 1:18 NIV
Kristin Kellett, Tulsa, OK. May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NIV)
Kelly from Florence KY
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.
Psalm 25:4
Melissa from Grovetown, GA. “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:” Hebrews‬ â€12:14‬ â€NKJV
Amanda from Albuquerque, New Mexico
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Psalms 23:4 NKJV
Correction: Yea, 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.
Psalms 23:4 NKJV
Diana Plyley from Castle Rock, CO: “You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.” Psalms 119:81 NIV84
Kim Kempf, Lancaster, Ohio
16 Let Your work be seen by Your servants,
and Your splendor by their children.
17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us;
establish for us the work of our hands—
establish the work of our hands!
Psalm 90:16-17 HCSB
Amy from Columbia, SC
And 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
Sarah from Alexandria, LA: “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 NASB
Sarah from Daysland, Alberta
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Becky from Oklahoma City, OK
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
Psalm 119:18 NIV
Donna Huneycutt, Mt. Pleasant NC
O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalms 63:1 NASB
Susan from OP Kansas: I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.
Ephesians 3:16. NLT
Barbara Dunton from Midland, Texas
“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”
Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV)
Please forgive me for missing the last verse. Here’s my new one: Psalms 5:4 (NASB) For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; no evil dwells in You.
Jenn Davis from Lebanon, In
Debbie, Johnson City, TN “For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.” Isaiah 54:7 KJV
Ann, Cataula, GA
Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.
Philippians 2:14, 15
Crystal, Livonia, MI
“For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Col. 3:3
Ashley from Marshalltown, IA
Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Psalm 25:4 NIV
“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you. He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!” Isaiah 30:18 NIV
Annette, Richmond, TX
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. I Peter 2:24 (ESV)
Darla Gaines, Amarillo, TX
I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone,O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Psalms 4:8 NKJV
in Corpus Christi, TX.
Isaiah 30:15 – JPS Tanakh Translation
For thus said my Lord God,
The holy one of Israel,
“You shall triumph by stillness and quiet;
Your victory shall come about
Through calm and confidence.”
But you refused.
Renee’ from Suffolk, Va
I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers. Philemon 1:4 ESV
Julie, Greensboro, AL
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me – practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9 ESV
Jennifer Tricarico, Fairfax VA, “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
What ever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John 14:13 ESV
Brooklyn from Arvada, CO
“Plant your roots in Christ and let Him be the foundation for your life. Be strong in your faith, just as you were taught. And be grateful.”
Colossians 2:7 (CEV)
Ursula Webb Moore, OK
These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.
Proverbs 6:16â€-‬19 NKJV
Tiffany from Greensboro, North Carolina
“I trust in you;
do not let me be put to
shame,
nor let my enemies
triumph over me.”
Psalm 25:2 NIV
Erin Ruddell from Denver,CO
Romans 8: 8 (HCSB)
“Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.”
Sam McLelland – Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
He is the Rock; his works are perfect and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. Isaiah 46:11 NIV
Amy from Baltimore, MD: Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience
Colossians 3:12 New American Bible
Leila Elliott from Temple, GA
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
1 John 4:10 NIV