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
Sandra Arnold, Paris, Tennessee
“Make me know Your ways, O Lord;
Teach me Your paths.”
Psalm 25:4 (NASB)
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.”
â€â€Psalm‬ â€63:2-4‬ â€The Message
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
Stacey Masterson, Hanscom AFB, MA: Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety. Job 11:18 NLT
Deanna
Perry Georgia
Make me know your ways, O Lord, Teach me Your paths.
Psalm 25:4 NASB
Betty Fulkerson, Montgomery, TX. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Psalms 25:4 (ESV)
Tammy Shaw, Clark MO
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
Ephesians 2:4 KJV
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
Linda Bowers, Garland TX: “The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 NIV
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
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
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
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.
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
Lisa Jump from Pleasant Plain, Ohio
John 8:36 “If therefore the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” NASB
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.
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
Marleeta, Florence, CO
I always thank my God when I pray for you, Philemon.
Philemon 4 (NLT)
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
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
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
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)
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)
Psalm 91:1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. NLT
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 â€12:2‬ â€NLT‬‬
Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits –
Psalm 103: 2 NIV
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)
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
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.”
Leigh Clemmons, Shorter, Alabama: You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north. Deuteronomy 2:3 NASB
Kristine from DFW, TX:
“The plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” Ps. 33:11 NIV
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
From Jackson, TN
“His divine power has given us everthing re
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 🙂
I’m memorizing the same verse Jodi! God bless you!
Kay
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.
Andrea Herring from New London, NC: “But godliness with contentment is great gain” 1 Timothy 6:6 (ESV)
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
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
Oooooo. I love this one!
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
Catherine Lisle, Edmond OK, “And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together” Colossians 1:17 ESV.
Joy Bruhnke, Ft. Myers, Fl
Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life. Proverbs 4:23. HCSB
Carol from Illinois. Jesus responded, ” The Scriptures also say, Ypu must not test the Lord your God.” Matt 4:7 NLT
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.
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
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
Meggie JOY – Calgary Alberta Canada – “Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him and he will help you.” – Psalm 37:5 (NLT)
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
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
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.” â€â€Psalms‬ â€23:5‬ â€NLT‬‬
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
Ann Cremar Toledo Ohio
” Show me Your ways , Oh Lord; Teach me Your paths. ” Psalm 25: 4 NKJV