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
Jennifer Nalik from Omer Michigan
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18 NIV
Sharon from the United States
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. (1 Corinthians 4:20 KJV)
Joy, Altadena CA
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust Him, and He will act,” -Psalm 37:5 HCSB
Allie Love from Fairway, KS
John 1:3
“For through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” NIV
Lori Jensen- Mountain View, WY
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8 NIV
Jo from Fremont, CA
“No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame,
but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause”
Psalm 25:3 NIV
Suzy – Smyrna, GA
For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed.
Psalm 90:7 ESV
Kay says: Febuary 19, 2017
Finally Brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of prUse, think on these things. 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 4:8-9
Jacqueline from LA: “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!”. (Matthew 5:44)
Jenny Smith, Lewisville, TX
I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 89:1 ESV
Julie from Haltom City, Texas says:
There is no one like the God of Israel. He rides across the heavens to help you, across the skies in majestic splendor. The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you.
Deut. 33:26 – 27a. NLT
Lora Lovin Osburn
Morristown, TN
“The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 NIV
Keep your life free from love of money and be content with what you have, for he has said “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
ESV
Debbie, Portland,OR
Humble TX
Acquaint now yourself with Him (agree with God and show yourself to be conformed to his will) and be at peace; by that (you shall prosper and great) good shall come to you. Job 22:21 Amplified
Lesley from Edinburgh, Scotland
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 NLT
Therefore, thus says the LORD, “If you will return, then I will restore you – Before Me you will stand; and if you extract the precious from the worthlessy you will become M spokesman. They for their part may turn to you, but as for you, you must not turn to them.” Jeremiah 15:19 NASB
Dawn, Mt. Olive, NC
“I have chosen the way of truth, I have set my heart on your laws.”-
Psalm 119:30 NIV
Ephesians 5:18 NIV Be filled with the Spirit.
Please show me now your ways, that I may know you in order to find favor in your sight.
Exodus 33:13
Chris, Scottsdale, AZ – Ephesians 1:22-23: And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way.
Jody B. in Huntsville, AL NIV
Psalm 63:2
“I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and Your glory.”
“Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might.”
Ephesians 1:18&19
ESV
Zoey PACNW
Isaiah 58:11 NKJ
The Lord will guide you continually,
And satisfy your soul in drought,
And strengthen your bones;
You shall be like a watered garden,
And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.
5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
1 John 5:5. NIV
Darlene Johnson, Hollywood SC “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say if the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress. My God , in him will I trust. Psalm 91:1-2 NKJV
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.
Phil. 4:4-5 nasb
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)
Abi, Arvada, CO
“For one who has died has been set free from sin.” Romans 6:7
Becca Canfield from Nacogdoches TX:
“it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”
â€â€Lamentations‬ â€3:26‬ â€NIV‬‬
Linda – Frankenmuth MI Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and prove what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will. Rom 12:2 NIV
Sherri Randol – Corpus Christi Tx
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:1 (NIV)
Athens, Ga.
“Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings”
â€â€Psalm‬ â€17:8 NIV
Christy, Topeka,KS. “See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands” Isaiah 49:16a, NLT
Jenny Schultz, Valrico FL
Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the Lord will protect you from behind.
~Isaiah 58:8 NLT
Connie Blaut, Amarillo, Texas
“Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm 141:3 NIV
Abbey from Waco, TX
For day and night, your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.
Psalm 32:4 NIV
Kelsi from Waco, TX: “The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.” Psalm 25:14 NIV
Jen Niehus from Peyton, CO: “When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.” Psalm 91:15 ESV
Wanda, Shakopee, MN
‘To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul;’
Psalm 25:1 NIV
Janice
Euless, Texas
Psalm 1:4 ESV
Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
wrong reference
psalm 25:4
Cindy Dowden, La Grande, OR
Cast all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (NKJ)
Brittany from Huntsville, AL “In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul.” Psalm 138:3 NKJV
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
Proverbs 4:23
4 Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
5 Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all the day long.
Psalm 25:4-5 ESV
Molly, St. Paul, MN
“Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will personally restore, establish, strengthen and support you after you have suffered a little.” 1 Peter 5:10
D’Anna Nowack
New Braunfels, Tx.
2 Cor. 9:8 (NIV)
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things and at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Believing God for abundantly more than I can imagine.
The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged. -Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)-
Carla from Phoenix, AZ:
The Lord your God is in your midst,
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 ESV
Sarah from Bristol, VA:
Psalm 19:7-9 NASB
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether.