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
Elizabeth Rhome, TX
“I sought the Lord and He answered me; He delivered me from all of my fears”. Psalm 34:4 (NIV)
Julia Kocher from Charlotte, NC
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV
Patricia Clevenger in Midland Texas
Do not put out the Spirit’s fire.
1 Thessalonians 5:19. NIV
Chimere Sicklerville, New Jersey “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.”
Psalm 139:23 NLT
Barb Wisconsin. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O LORD, you know it altogether
Psalm 139:4 ESV
Susie Johnson, Bloomington, IN “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.”
â€â€Psalm‬ â€25:4‬ â€NIV‬‬
“That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.”
â€â€James‬ â€1:7‬ â€NIV‬‬
Stephanie, Morgantown, Wv.
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.(NKJV)
Amy S. from St. Cloud, FL
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.”
Isaiah 26:3(NIV)
Amy Libdan, Gettysburg, PA ” Do not let your hearts be troubled, Trust in God, trust also in me.” John 14:1 NIV
Heather, Tallahassee, FL Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. James 2:15
Jennifer Jones from Huntington Beach, Ca
“”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.”
John 16:33 (NIV)
Kelley, Houston, Tx
to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19 (esv)
Kerri, Kansas City, MO
Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?
James 2:5 NLT
Molly Norwood, Longview, Texas
And so Lord where do I put my hope? I put my hope in you. Psalms 39:7 (NLT)
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. Romans 15:13 NIV
Veronica- Nashville, tn
For I am convinced that neither life nor death, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth,nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
Breanna Dennis Pittsburgh PA
Psalms 139:4
“Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.” ESV
Ronans 8:4
He did this so that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit.
Paige from Houston, TX – “Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.”
Proverbs 29:11 (NLT)
Julie, Texarkana, TX, ““Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,”
â€â€2 Timothy‬ â€2:25‬ â€NIV‬‬
Marilyn from Alton, IA “Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths” Psalm 25:4 NIV
Beaumont, Texas
Even before a word is on my tongue,
LORD, you know it all.
Psalm 139:4 NAB
Teresa from San Antonio, Tx. “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV
Annie, Alabama
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
John 15:4, ESV
Tami, Louisiana
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:19) NIV
Sharon from Parkville, Missouri
“What good is it for man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul.”
Mark 8:36 (NIV)
Dawn, Astoria OR, Don’t consider yourself to be wise;
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 This will be healing for your body[a]
and strengthening for your bones.Proverbs 3:7-8 HCSB
Shelley from Brigham City, UT
“I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.”
Psalm 40:8 ESV
Rona Howard, Fort Worth, TX
Ezekiel 36:26 New Living Translation (NLT)
And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.
Joan, Mansfield, Ohio.
You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. Psalms 91:5,6
Pamela, Cumming, GA
But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Ginny from Kenosha, WI: “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
Christi
Knoxville,TN
Psalm 90:17 NIV
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us. Establish the work of our hands for us-yes establish the work of our hands.
“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid. Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.” Proverbs 3:24 KJV
Veronica Sheffield Jefferson OR
So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. (â€2 Corinthians‬ â€4‬:â€18‬ NLT)
Joanna Harris from Sanford, FL.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what he has done from beginning to end.” -Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV
Continuing to be Committed!!
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7
Ann-Marie from Jacksonville, FL
“Call to me and I will tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3
(NIV)
Alichar Smith
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the ear, so are My ways high than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isa 55:8-9 NKJV
Judy Pauley, Norfolk, Va.
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!
Isiah 26:3 NLT
Loris, SC
I will keep my eyes on the Lord, with Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Ps 16:8 NIV
Ann-Marie from Jacksonville, FL
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (NIV)
Ann-Marie from Jacksonville, FL
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)
Becky from Vicksburg, MS
While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light. John 12:36 NAS.
Kim Curtis from Tulsa, OK
“He redeems my life from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies” Psalm 103:4 NLT
Kim Laurel Mississippi
I always thank God when I pray for you, Philemon. Because I keep hearing of your trust in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God’s people. Philemon 1:4-5 NLT
Kris Braun, Shakopee, MN
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23 NIV
Nikki Harrison from Franklin, Tennessee: ” For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 ESV
Nanette Tisdale from Fredericksburg, TX; “who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,” Psalm 103:4 NIV