Philippians 3:13-14 (The Message)

I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back.


David, the one you posted has always been one of my favorites too. It helps me make sense of things that don't make sense. Thanks for this thread.

I forget actauly where it is, this is pual talking. "I received a Thron in the flesh, a messager from Satan, to torment me. Three times I asked the Lord to remeove it and three times he told me no. The said that my grace is siffentent for you.

Regardless of what ever happenes to me on this earth, what ever tests or sitatuion may it be I will stay strong and finish the race, God's Grace is good enough for me

@Pauli. The Message. Very open minded. I work with the Young Adult Bible Fellowship class at church and quite often I will refer to "The Message". I have a parallel NIV/Message Bible. Great!!!!

@Freedom... Also great!!! Paul is the man. I was saved at the age of 43, and listening to Paul encouraged me in my walk with Christ. Saved by Grace!! BTW that's 2 Corinthians, Chapter 12.

Mine is absoultely John 3:16......For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son so that everyone who believes in Hiim might not perish but might have eternal life.

Mine is Romans 8:28 It has helped us to get through some really rocky times both in and out of the church.

Rom 8:28 (NET) Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,


Freedom is this the verse you are thinking of?

2Co 12:7 (NET) 2Co 12:7 even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore, so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble me — so that I would not become arrogant.

Mine is Psalms 46:10 Be Still and know that I am God.

With everyday life and so many things going on, it reminds me to give it to God and quiet my mind.
to allow him to work thru me.

Sabb--I'm not very Bible-y but that is my favorite too.

I love all of these! Be still... how wonderful to just be still and Know that He is GOd. I could meditate on just that the rest of my life and only scratch the surface.

Our Men's Bible study has a motto:

Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)

As iron sharpens iron,
so one man sharpens another.

We rely on each other in this wonderful Support and Chronic Pain group.

I have many but one that I love and can share with others often is Ephesians 2: 8-10
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Jesus Christ to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

God knows our hearts. It is not that we can obtain salvation by how many good deeds we do but how our hearts are seen and used by God through Christ & it is a gift that we can all choose to receive. Anything good we do was already chosen by God for us so he knows that part of us before we were ever born.
In our heart where we share kindness, love, compassion, and forgiveness is what God looks for within us all. God's greatest command is to "love one another".
I wish that was as simple as it sounds to me but I do realize that is the hardest for many to do. Everyone can get tripped on truly loving one another but that is to me what must be done.
None of us will ever be perfect. Christ was the only perfect one on this earth. We are only to try to strive to become better and follow in a Christ like way through the word of God.
I will be a life long student. I am so blessed....
Thanks David and may God Bless you

I like the one davied put in here. I would not be here if it was not for him i belive in the end all we really have is prayer. Im not complaing my prayer are usally answered. hugs minnie

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!

I chose this one, because it has special meaning. It basically says that having a friend to help you through, makes life better. That's what this group offers each of us!

Hugs!! :)

Paul, in 1Corinthians 11:1 said...........Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. (NIV)

What a powerful statement. I try to walk my talk, but I can't follow that as Paul did. I do take this walk in confidence, because I'm not alone.

Let's keep this going!! Thanks to all so far. Let's try to get this up to 50 posts. You can do more than one.

David.

ok...here is one of mine...

Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again; Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petitiions, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And , the peace of God, which trancends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus".

Here's another one of my favorites:


Jeremiah 29:11

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 hope and a future.