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
Jenni Allen, Flagler Beach Florida – “Rejoice always;” â€â€1 Thessalonians‬ â€5:16‬ â€NASB‬‬
Meg, Ft Myers
“Show me your ways Lord. Teach me your paths.” Psalm 25:4 NIV
Esther, jonesboeough TN. Isaiah 41:10 esv. Do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. Psalm 139:4 (NKJV)
No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please Him who has chosen him to be a solider.
2Tim2:4 KJV
Mikelan Overland Park, KS
Hebrews 10:22 The Message
So let’s do it-full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word.
Lisa, Houston, Texas
Likewise, from your infancy youhave known the sacred Scriptures, the source of the wisdom which through faith in Jesus Christ leads to salvation.
2 Timothy 3:15 (NAB)
Melissa Anna, Tx
“The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away.”
Psalm 1:4
ESV
Rebecca Plunk
Fort Worth, TX
“Even before there is a word on my tongue, behold, Thou dost know it.” Ps. 139:4 NAS
Erika Archie from Gatesville, TX
Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11
Heather M, Ellendale ND,
Psalm 20:4 NIV
May he give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
Valerie
Clinton, Me
“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.” (NIV)
2 Corinthians 9:8
Jennifer R. Houston, TX “in order that the law’s requirement would be accomplished in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.” Romans 8:4 HCSB
Tanya, from Lorton, VA,
Genesis 18:19 (NIV)
For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.
Kim Amestoy Lake Worth, Florida
Romans 8:31
“What,then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, then who can be against us?
LuAnn, Winfield, IA I know I’m late so I’m picking one of my FAVORITE verses.
Proverbs 31:25 New Living Translation (NLT)
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future.
Alyssa, Sealy TX. Matt 6:25 NIV “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is life not more than food, and the body more than clothes?”
Leisha Carr from Luverne, AL
Psalm 34:4 (ESV)
I sought the Lord and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
Come unto me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 ESV
Auneca from Donalsonville, GA
I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers
Philemon 4 ESV
Kathryn from Austin, TX
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV
April, Vermilion, Ohio
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
~Psalm 91:1 (NKJV)
Debra – Illinois
I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers.
Philemon verse 4 ESV
Meggie, Winnipeg, Canada
You spread out our sins before you – our secret sins – and you see them all.
We live our lives beneath your wrath, ending our years with a groan.
Psalm 90:8-9 NLT
Sandy – Ft. Gibson, OK
You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. Psa. 139:3-4 NLT
Grace from Georgetown, Texas: “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)
Linda White, West Alexandria, OH. “Before a word is found on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.” Psalm 139:4 NIV
Nancy-Marysville, PA
“He will cover you with his feathers. He will cover you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.”
Psalms 91:4 NLT
Tillie from Spring Branch, Texas
“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”
I Peter 3:8 NIV
Lillian, Vermilion, Ohio
“The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 (NIV)
Chelsea-belle Ham ATL, GA – “They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.” Isaiah 61:4
Suzette Stone from Fredericksburg, TX; “One generation commends your works to another, they tell of your mighty acts.” Psalm 134:4 NIV
Tanya R. Sierra Vista, AZ “This is the work that God requires: believe in the one whom he has sent”. John 6:29 NEB
Sharon A from Fresno, CA
“For everything in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.”
Romans 15:4 (NIV)
Stephanie Hair, St. Matthews, SC
Nothing gives me greater joy than hearing that my children are living in the truth.
3 John 4 CJB
Courtney Bethany from Toledo, Ohio “I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers,” Philemon 1:4 ESV
Shannon Redmon from Asheville, NC “…to an inheritance imperishable, undefiled and unfading, kept in heaven for you.” 1 Peter 1:4 (ESV)
Teena from Gainesville, GA
“For you are called to freedom, brothers; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love. For the entire law is fulfilled in one statement: Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Galatians 5:13-14 HCSB
Isaiah 60:4 (NKJV)
“Lift up your eyes all around, and see: They all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from afar, and your daughters shall be nursed at your side.”
Carolyn
Wheaton, IL
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Tim 1:7 NIV
Lorri Sapp, Waco, TX, “Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices” Colossians 3:9, NIV
Kelly from Columbia, SC
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort”. 2Cor 1:3 NIV
Emily-Houston, TX “You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil-the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.”
Ephesians 2:2 NLT
Katie from Easley, SC
“Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.” -Ezra 10:4 (NIV)
Betti
Georgia
“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. John 15:7-8 NIV
Jane/ Austin, TX
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
Psalm 19:1. NIV
Janet Scarth from Amarillo, Texas
2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV)
“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.”
Heather, Ooltewah, TN
Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Psalm 25:4 (NIV)
Gail from Pittsburgh, PA
“Delight yourself in he LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 NIV
Amy Adams
Middletown, DE
Psalms 34:4 (NIV) – I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.