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
Georgia from Devine, Texas
If. You have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, move from here to there,’ and it will move and nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20 AMP
Amy Flanagan Santee, Ca The light shines in the darkness. And the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 NIV
Barbara in Eagle, Idaho:
Proverbs 31:10,15 & 27 (NLT)
Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
She gets up before dawn to prepare (food) for her household
and plan the day’s work…
She carefully watches everything in her household
and suffers nothing from laziness.
Annmarie, Livermore, CA
“The LORD is indeed going before you – he will be with you; he will not fail you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged!”
Deuteronomy 31:8 NET
Sherry from Jay, OK – But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. Psalm 3:3 (NIV)
Ann, Pawleys Island, SC
Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.
John 14:21 NIV
Donna, Marietta GA
Psalm 29:11New International Version (NIV)
11 The Lord gives strength to his people;
the Lord blesses his people with peace.
Julianne August, Orangeville, Ontario
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 NIV
Charlotte, Myrtle Beach,SC
Psalm 103:1 NLT
Let all that I am praise the Lord;
with my whole heart, I will praise His Holy Name.
Kelly from Dripping Springs, TX: 1Corinthians 13:12. NIV
“Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”
Terry, Jasper Georgia
that has come to you. Just as in the entire world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, so it has also been bearing fruit and growing among you from the first day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth. Colossians 1:6 NET
Laura from Quinton, Va
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you .”
1 Peter 5:6-7. NIV
Darlene from Muncie, IN: “Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.” Psalm 100:2 NIV
Delora Scaggs, Jefferson City, MO
If any of you lacks wisdom you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given. (James 1:5 NIV)
Pequot Lakes, MN “Vengeance is mine. I will repay.”
ESV Romans 12:19
Ellen from Chester, VA
“Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow.”
â€â€Psalms‬ â€25:4‬ â€NLT‬‬
Sue from Kingsport, Tennessee:
“Bear with one another and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 NIV
Judy, Columbia, SC
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 NIV
Eposi
Houston, TX
When Christ who is your life appears, they you also will appear with Him in glory.
Colossians 3:4 ESV
appears, *then* you also
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14
Judy from Benton,AR
Hebrews 1:2-3. But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also He created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God & the exact imprint of His nature, & He upholds the universe by the word of His power. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
Judith from Tennessee
“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.”
Psalm 113:3, NIV
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. KJV
Brenda Loyd from Talala Oklahoma
Hebrews 11 : 1 Now faith is the substance of things things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. KJV
Kathy Meritt, Nixa, MO
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,
who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.
Psalm 103:1-4 ESV
Laura K, Spearfish, SD
“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.” James 3:9-10 NIV
Eniola Harrison, Brussels Belgium
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Psalm 20:7 NIV
Kelly, Aliso Viejo, CA
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4 ESV
Katharine, Watertown, WI
Isay to the Lord, “You are my Lord. Apart from You I have no good thing.” (Psalm 16:2;NIV)
Beth, Mansfield, TX- “The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.”
â€â€Psalms‬ â€32:8‬ â€NLT‬‬
Sheri, Georgetown, TX
Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.
James 4:17 (NASB)
Leigh Ann Wilder, Eudora, KS, “The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will answer my prayer Psalm 6:9 NLT
Shelly Yoes from Nixa, Mo.
“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:26 NIV
Maria Dickerson, Whitmire, SC
Trust in the LORD forever, for in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength
Isaiah 26:4 NKJV
Micah Dickerson Whitmire, SC
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity
1 Timothy 4:12 NIV
Cindy C.
Wilton, Wiltshire, UK
“Be gentle and ready to forgive; never hold grudges. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13 Living Bible
Nicole from Amherstburg, Ontario: “Come close to God and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.” NLT
Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passed all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Phillipians 4: 6 & 7 KJV
Shelby from Spring TX:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” Colossians 3:23 NIV
Kathryn, Lima Ohio
He hath shown thee O man,what is good, and what doth the Lord require of thee,but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God. Micah 6:8 KJV
Karin, Toronto, Canada
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw of everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance, the race marked out for us”
HEBREWS 12:1 (NIV)
Stephanie Marchbanks from Ennis, Texas
“All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful. All things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.”
1 Corinthians 10:23, NKJV
Angie, Spokane, WA
“Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life.” Isaiah 43:4
Pamela, Milan, IL Psalm 46:6-7, Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; He lifts His voice, the earth melts. The Lord Almighty is with us, the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Elizabeth from Midland, Texas
2 Timothy 1:14
Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you – guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Nikki. Papillion, NE
Teach me Your way, O Lord, and I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. ~ Psalm 86:11 ( NIV)
Cristina from Seattle wa: “but now thus says the Lord, he who created you, o Jacob, he who formed you, o Israel: ‘fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” ESV
Laurie Taylor , Gratis, OH
Surely God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord , the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation.
Isaiah 12:2
Candy from Michigan. Now that by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves and have come to have a sincere love for your fellow-believers, love one another earnestly with all your heart.
1 Peter 1:22 GNB
Verse 4
Hebrews 11:2 NIV
This is what the ancients were commended for.