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
Susan Gittemeier, Overland Park, KS
But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. This is why it says: When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men.
Eph. 4:7-8 NIV
Amber Spencer from Carl Junction, MO
You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You. Isaiah 26:3 (AMPC)
Aubrey Spencer from Carl Junction, MO
5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and strength. Deuteronomy 6:5 (ICB)
RaeLeen from Bloomington Indiana:
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 Cor 9:8 (NIV).
Angie Vernon from Harrah, OK “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 NIV
Beth, Toronto: “Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths” (Psalm 25:4) NIV
Bobbie, Radium Springs NM
John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God
NKJV
Linda, Holts Summit, MO
Philemon 1:4 NIV
I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers.
Marilyn Brown in The Plains, OH says:
” Praise the Lord, my soul; all my being praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Ps.103:1-2 NIV
“No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.” Psalm 25:3 (NLT)
1 John 5:14-15 (NIV) “This is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He will hear us. And if we know that He hears, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.”
Janet from Wagoner, OK
We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.
In Him our hearts rejoice for we TRUST in His holy name.
Psalm 30:20-21 NIV
Sandy – Dodge City, KS
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
Romas 8:6
Marilyn: Dearborn, MO.
Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things
out of your law.
Psalm 119:18 ESV
Kelly Rogers, Andrews, TX
” Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; For Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4 NIV
Judy Lawson Galion OH
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5
Linda, Jacksonville, AR: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 NIV
“Don’t be afraid. I have redeemed you. I have you called you by name. You are mine!” Isaiah 43:1 (Amp)
Kathy from Gahanna, Ohio
James 3:17 (ESV)
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
Laurie Robinson from Leander, TX.
#4 memory verse for 2017 SSMT
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.
Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Mary Ahlefeld from Hurst, TX
“For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight.:
Ephesians 1:4 NIV
Karen, Hope, AR
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3 ESV
Wendi McPike, Kennebunkport, ME
“Rejoice in the Lord always.I will say it again:Rejoice!”
Phil 4:4 NIV
Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms
Brandi. Memphis, TN.
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 Corinthians 3:17
Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. Proverbs 10:19 (NIV)
Rachel in Goose Creek, SC
Then Jesus spoke to them again saying I am the light of the world. He who follows me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. John 8:12NKJV
Sara Jane from Ky:
“I have hidden your your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
Psalms 119:11 (NIV)
“My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19 NIV
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 (NIV)
Jeanne Park, Floyds Knobs IN
p.s. Beth, you are so dang cute. I love your energy.
Janice Barber, Virginia Beach, VA.
Psalm 51:4 NIV
Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you are prove right when you speak
and justified when you judge.
Andrea from Pensacola, Florida: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Cindy Webb, Cisco, Texas
“Therefore,put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13 NIV
Olivia, Chichester, UK “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone” Romans 12:17, NIV.
Psalm 25:2
“…in You I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.”
Deena from Amarillo, TX
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes” Romans 1:16 NIV
Marla, Indian Hills, CO: In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
Hebrews 12:4 NIV
Jenny Stade, Clovis,ca. “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!” Psalms 139:17 NLT
Brigette Brock
Morehead, Ky
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
James 1:2-3
Charlotte Wilson Stedman, Austintown, Ohio
“When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him!” Proverbs 16:7. NAS
Charlotte Wilson Stedman, Austintown,
“I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, My God in whom shall I trust!”
Psalms 91:2. NAS
Cathy from Amarillo, Texas Do not be anxious about anything but in everything my prayer and supplication with thanksgiving present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your heats and mind in Chrst Jesus.
Phil. 4:6-7
NIV
Isaiah 43: 20-21 – The wild animals will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches; for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself so that they might declare my praise.
God is talking to you in these verses…..LISTEN !!!
Gloria of Irving, TX:
I love the Lord for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Ps. 116:1. NIV
Isaiah 43: 22 – Yet you did not call upon me, O, Jacob; you have been weary of me, O Iarael.
As a nation, we have not called upon God and have been weary of Him. We need to turn back to our Creator God to worship, praise and ask Him back into our country!
Karol, Ozark MO
“for the Spirit Gid gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self discipline.”
2 Timothy 1:7. NIV
Kellie Nacogdoches, TX. Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4 NIV
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me,or seen in me,- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Phillipians 4;9
Rachelle, Cedar Park, TX: For no word from God will ever fail. Luke 1:37 NIV
Lori from Gorman TX Psalm 25:4 (amp)
Let me know Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.
Zephaniah 3:17New International Version (NIV)
17 The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Liz Gladstone or