SSMT 2017: Verse 4!

 

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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

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  1. 201
    Sandra Arnold says:

    Sandra Arnold, Paris, Tennessee

    “Make me know Your ways, O Lord;
    Teach me Your paths.”

    Psalm 25:4 (NASB)

  2. 202
    Becky Jo says:

    Becky Jo
    Chesterfield MI

    “So here I am in the place of worship,
    eyes open, drinking in your strength and glory.
    In your generous love I am really living at last!
    My lips brim praises like fountains.
    I bless you every time I take a breath;
    My arms wave like banners of praise to you.”

    ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭63:2-4‬ ‭The Message

  3. 203
    Debi C says:

    I LOVE YOU, BETH…you put a smile on my face 🙂

    Debi Carroll from Wills Point, TX
    Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.
    Psalm 25:4 NIV

  4. 204
    Stacey Masterson says:

    Stacey Masterson, Hanscom AFB, MA: Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety. Job 11:18 NLT

  5. 205
    Deanna Glass says:

    Deanna
    Perry Georgia

    Make me know your ways, O Lord, Teach me Your paths.
    Psalm 25:4 NASB

  6. 206
    Betty Fulkerson says:

    Betty Fulkerson, Montgomery, TX. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Psalms 25:4 (ESV)

  7. 207
    Tammy Shaw says:

    Tammy Shaw, Clark MO
    But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
    Ephesians 2:4 KJV

  8. 208
    Wanda Litchenberg says:

    Wanda from N Charleston, SC

    “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
    Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT

  9. 209
    Linda Bowers says:

    Linda Bowers, Garland TX: “The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 NIV

  10. 210
    Wanda Litchenberg says:

    Wanda from N Charleston, SC
    “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
    Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT

  11. 211
    Susan Mahnel says:

    Susan, Locust Grove VA
    But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them,that all who love your name may be filled with joy. For you bless the godly, O Lord;you surround them with your shield of love.
    Psalm 5:11-12 NLT

  12. 212
    Mary Mascho says:

    Mary, Chandler, OK

    I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Psalm 25:2

  13. 213
    Candy Warren says:

    Candy from Whitewright, TX–Psalm 91:4 NKJV– He shall cover you with His feathers and under His wings you shall take refuge. His truth shall be your shield and buckler.

  14. 214
    Marsha R says:

    Marsha R. Columbia SC
    You will not fear the terror of the night,
    not the arrow that flies by day,
    nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
    nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
    Psalm 91: 5-6 ESV

  15. 215
    Lisa G JUMP says:

    Lisa Jump from Pleasant Plain, Ohio
    John 8:36 “If therefore the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” NASB

  16. 216
    Deb Mountsier says:

    Deb Mountsier
    Mason, Ohio
    2 Corinthians 2:15
    For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

  17. 217
    Laura Beatie says:

    Laura from Aurora, MO Ephesians 6:14-17

    Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. NIV

  18. 218
    Marleeta says:

    Marleeta, Florence, CO

    I always thank my God when I pray for you, Philemon.
    Philemon 4 (NLT)

  19. 219
    Jessica Gerber says:

    Jessica, Bellefonte, PA
    “O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”
    Micah 6:8 NLT

  20. 220
    Marilyn says:

    Marilyn, Houston, TX: “I am the gate, whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out and find pasture”. John 10:9 NIV

  21. 221
    Tanisha H says:

    Tanisha House from Dayton, Oh: “The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; But they who seek the Lord shall not be in want of any good thing.” Psalm 94:10 NASB

  22. 222
    Susan Harris says:

    February 15, 2017
    Susan, Tyler, Texas
    “and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness”
    II Peter 1:6 (ESV)

  23. 223
    Deanna says:

    Deanna Columbia,SC

    Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

    Psalm 55:22 (NIV)

  24. 224
    Carolyn Hisaw says:

    Psalm 91:1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. NLT

  25. 225
    Melissa says:

    Melissa

    Redmond, OR

    Romans 12:2 NLT

    “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

  26. 226
    Dennina Keen says:

    Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits –
    Psalm 103: 2 NIV

  27. 227
    Peg Suveg says:

    Peg Suveg, Aurora, IL

    “For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight…”
    Ephesians 1:4 (NIV)

  28. 228
    Kim Gilliam says:

    Kim Gilliam, Colonial Heights, VA

    God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield to all who look to Him for protection.

    Psalm 18:30 NLT

  29. 229
    Rinda Lee says:

    Rinda Lee, Statesboro, GA – “Everything is the product of my hand – My being and My doing – that’s how all you see came to be; I made it all. Nevertheless, I am interested in and concerned about even just one person who is humble and downhearted and trembles at my word.”

  30. 230
    Leigh Clemmons says:

    Leigh Clemmons, Shorter, Alabama: You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north. Deuteronomy 2:3 NASB

  31. 231
    Kristine says:

    Kristine from DFW, TX:
    “The plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” Ps. 33:11 NIV

  32. 232

    Justine from Washington, PA:
    Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV

  33. 233
    Jodi Schiebout says:

    From Jackson, TN
    “His divine power has given us everthing re

    • 233.1
      Jodi Schiebout says:

      required for life & godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory & goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3, NIV (I hit send too early the first time 🙂

  34. 234
    Kim Safina says:

    SSMT #4
    KIM SAFINA LOS OSOS CA

    “Come away to a quiet place all by yourselves and get some rest. ”
    Mark 6:31

    PS ((((( Hug ))) to ya’ll.

  35. 235
    Andrea Herring says:

    Andrea Herring from New London, NC: “But godliness with contentment is great gain” 1 Timothy 6:6 (ESV)

  36. 236
    Kimberly Kleimann says:

    Kimberly, Chico, CA

    For we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities against powers against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
    Ephesians 6:12 KJV

  37. 237
    Susan Jameson says:

    Susan Jameson from Corrales, NM
    Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:5 NLT

  38. 238
    Linda says:

    Linda from Bartetso,IL. “Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love ” Ephesians 1:4

  39. 239
    Catherine Lisle says:

    Catherine Lisle, Edmond OK, “And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together” Colossians 1:17 ESV.

  40. 240
    Joy Bruhnke says:

    Joy Bruhnke, Ft. Myers, Fl

    Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life. Proverbs 4:23. HCSB

  41. 241
    Carol j says:

    Carol from Illinois. Jesus responded, ” The Scriptures also say, Ypu must not test the Lord your God.” Matt 4:7 NLT

  42. 242
    Susan A. Johnson says:

    Susan, Beverly, MA

    Those who chase after other gods will be filled with sorrow. I will not take part in their sacrifices or even speak the names of their gods.

  43. 243
    Cherie says:

    Cherie Dearth from Joseph, Oregon: “Be kind and compassionate to each other, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:23 NIV

  44. 244

    Carol McLaren, Pinon, AZ – but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. Hebrews 1:2 NIV

  45. 245
    Meggie JOY says:

    Meggie JOY – Calgary Alberta Canada – “Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him and he will help you.” – Psalm 37:5 (NLT)

  46. 246
    Kay Wammack says:

    Kay in Muscle Shoals, AL

    His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 2 Peter 1:3-4 ESV

  47. 247
    Sara Rogers says:

    Sara Rogers from New Orleans, LA
    “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials.” 1 Peter 1:6, ESV

  48. 248
    Jamie Marsh says:

    Jamie from Irving TX:
    “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23:5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

  49. 249
    Kylee Lee says:

    Kylee Lee, Las Vegas, NV “Long ago even before He made the world, God chose us to be His very own through what Christ would do for us; He decided then to make us holy in His eyes, without a single fault-we who stand before Him covered with His love.” Ephesians 1:4 TLB

  50. 250
    Ann Cremar says:

    Ann Cremar Toledo Ohio

    ” Show me Your ways , Oh Lord; Teach me Your paths. ” Psalm 25: 4 NKJV

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