Verse for 2014

Starting in 2012 I picked a verse or two that would be my verse for the year. That I wanted to hang on to for the year to help me grow in my walk. I ended up using the same verse for two years 2 Peter 3:18 so now that verse has become a life verse along with Jeremiah 29:11.

2014 Is no different. The main verse I am choosing for the year actually come from a signed copy of Paige Rewritten that I order from the author Erynn Mangum. Isaiah 41:10

“So 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.” Isaiah 41:10

When I got the book in the mail and saw that verse; I knew that verse was what I needed then. Remind me not to fear God is always with me. It’s the verse that I am going to need in the coming year as I face my last semester of college, gradutation and finding a job that lets me use Criminal Justice degree to help people

The first Bible study I am going to be doing this year is The Unburdened  Heart. I feel that it is the study that I need right now. 

Philippians 4:6

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your request to God.”

Philippians 4:6

In my personal devotions and Bible study I have been reading through Philippians and reading through A Women’s Passionate pursuit for God.  I am learning so much from the Word. One of the verses that stood out to me was Philippians 4:6.  The verse tells us to not worry about anything instead pray about everything.

As Christian’s we don’t have to worry about anything or even tomorrow because God is already there. He will not give us more than we can handle, but if He does it is because He wants us to grow stronger in our Faith. So that we will lean on Him, spend time in His word learning what it is He wants to teach us.

If our Faith was not tested with trials and times of trouble then we wouldn’t grow as Christians. On the mountain top is when we rejoice but it is in the valleys that we grow. Jesus didn’t say that it would easy, but He did promise to never leave or forsake us, all we have to do is call out to Him.

Our prayers help us to grow our relationship with Jesus even though he knows are thoughts and what we need; He still wants us to ask. 

Day four of read through the Bible in a year

Today I read Genesis 8:1-10:32, Matthew 4:12-4:25, Psalm 4:1-8, and Proverbs 1:20-23. The verse that stands out the most to me today was Matthew 4:19


 "Come and Follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."  Matthew 4:19


The verses prior to that are about Simon Peter and Andrew who were fisherman in Galilee. What gets me is that Jesus could have chosen anybody to be his disciples, and he chooses to call two small town boys (I'd call them country boys) to follow Him to learn from Him. This goes to show that God can choose anybody to impact the world for God. Jesus choose Simon Peter and Andrew not because of who they were but because of who God is. This verse helps to remind me on days that I doubt myself  that God can still use me just like He used two simple fisherman. 

Bible Verses for 2012

This year I am choosing two Bible verses to be my verses for the year. One from Philippians and the other from 2 Peter.  

“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”

Philippians 4:11

No matter what path God has for me I want to be able to say that I am content in whatever season I am in at the moment; because it is exactly where God wants me to be at that moment.  His  ways are not our ways.

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever! Amen”

2 Peter 3:18

No matter what I want to use this year to grow closer to my Savior and my Heavenly Father. I want the relationship that I had with them in high school when I was on fire for God. However God chooses to use me I want Him to get the glory, because it’s all about Him. 

Reading the Bible in a year

Today marks day one of reading the Bible through in a year. The reading guide that my Sunday school class is using to read is from http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com and is set up where each day you read passages from the Old Testament, the New Testament, Proverbs, and a Psalm. To me this seems easier to read  because your reading four different parts a day instead of reading straight through. 

1 Peter 5:7

Give all your worries to Him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7

I have to trust that I can give (cast) my worries to You, because You love me, and want the best for me. You have been a father to me when my earthly father couldn’t or wouldn’t be a father to me.

I also need to realize that when I give my worries to You; I need to stop worrying because You have it under control and covered by Your grace.

Daniel 6:23

My God sent his angel, and He shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you O King

Daniel 6:23

Heavenly Father

     Help me to honor and obey you no matter what the cost. No matter where you choose to send me.

In Jesus name Amen

Isaiah 1:18 NKJV

Come now, and let us reason together, says the Lord

1:18 Isaiah NKJV

Heavenly Father

     Help me to come to You first with the choices and decisions I have to make. Help me to remember to pray about everything and worry about nothing. If I need to talk about choices, decisions about the future help me to know which adult or friend will give me Godly advice not just what I want to hear.

In Jesus name Amen

Luke 18:27

Jesus answered, “The things impossible for people or possible for God.”

Luke 18:27

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

Philippians 4:13

I don’t need easy I just need possible

Soul Surfer the movie 

Even though the Bible says all things are possible with God, doesn’t mean that it will be easy. However with God on your side then the impossible becomes possible. If it is God’s will for your life. Just like in the movie; as long as I have God I don’t need easy just possible.

Romans 6:6-7

We know that our old life died with Christ on the cross so that our sinful selves would have no power over us and we would not be slaves to sin. Anyone who has died is made free from sin’s control.

Romans 6:6-7

Heavenly Father

     Help me to break free from sin and bad habits from my past. Reveal areas of my life that I need to turn over to You. What I need to let You control. I need to learn that only when I give up control does life work out for the best.

In Jesus name Amen.

Ruth 1:16

But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Ruth 1:16

I want to have faith like Ruth to be willing and trusting enough to follow You where ever You lead. I want to follow You like ruth was willing to her mother –in-law to places unknown to her.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, because He Gives me strength.

Philippians 4:13

Whatever you call me to do. I will be able to do it and bear it. Because as a believer in Jesus, you will give me the strength to do what you have called me to do. You never promised easy, you just promised possible, because with You all things are possible.

James 2:26

Just as a person’s body that does not have a spirit is dead, so faith that does nothing is dead!

James 2:26

You gave me a heart for children, teens, and opharphans. Help me to put away the “what if’s” to follow you and to do Your will even when it’s hard.

Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

     “I want to trust your plan for me God. I don’t want to do it my way anymore. I want to follow where You lead. I am at where I’m at now because of Your plan. Where I am now is part of Your plan; because I never thought I would be twenty four and still not be done with college. But even this has happened for a reason. I  am trusting Your plan for me to finish nursing school. I am also trusting Your plan and will for my future spouse and when he comes into my life, is Your timing. I trust You lord. You are my King and my Heavenly Father.”

     We cannot do it on our own. We have to have help, and the best help comes from God and Jesus.