I became a Christian at age 33. Before that, I had read scripture passages but never read the Bible or studied it. When I came to know the Lord, I could not get enough of God’s word. I was so thirsty! 33 years is a long time to go without Living Water! As I was reading through the Bible I read a verse from Psalms that said, “As the deer pants after water brooks, so my soul pants after you, O Lord”. I knew exactly how that deer felt. This verse so described how I longed for my inner thirst for the Lord to be quenched just like that deer panted for water! During those first years of learning about God, my thirst seemed unquenchable! And Psalm 42:1 became my first LIFE VERSE.
A life verse is a verse from the Bible that speaks to you in a very special way. It seems as if it were put in God’s word just for you! There is usually a reason for why it so resonates with your soul and spirit and you probably have a story connected to it.
Even though you may know hundreds of bible verses this is the one that sums up something about God and you. How extraordinary!
When my son was little boy I would try to describe to him just how much I loved him every night as I was tucking him into bed. I would tell him I loved him more than “this” as I stretched out my arms wide. Or I would tell him I loved him more than all the stars in the sky or all the trucks in the world. Every night I compared my love for him to something new.
One night as I was tucking him into bed I told him I loved him more than all the “dirt” in the world. He loved that! As a little boy who could find a whole lot of dirt this resonated with him!
Another time I told him I loved him more than all the “electrons” in the world… and this description became another favorite! So, I would say… “I love you more than all the dirt and all the electrons in the whole world” and Christopher would have a glimpse of just how much I loved him! When I wrote him little notes I would sign them “Love… and dirt… and electrons, Mom”.
It became so understood between us that all I would have to say or write was “DIRT” and he would know just what this world meant. It created a bond between us. Funny that such an odd word was so special!
A life verse is like that. It hits you right in your heart. Others don’t understand it the way you do! A life verse is between you and God.
I think having a life verse is such a wonderful idea. It gives us an intimate closeness to our great Father! We can hold this verse close and feel God near.
My life verse has changed from the one I clung on to decades ago. Oh, I still love Psalm 42:1 just like I did when I first read that passage. And I still feel so thirsty for God’s word in my life.
But as I matured as a Christian I found a verse that is truly the cry of my heart.
MAY YOU BE FILLED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIS WILL IN ALL SPIRITUAL WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING, SO THAT YOU MAY WALK IN A MANNER WORTHY OF THE LORD TO PLEASE HIM IN ALL RESPECTS, BEARING FRUIT IN EVERY GOOD WORK AND INCREASING IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD.
Colossians 1:9-10
Do you have a life verse? I’d love you to share it here! And if you don’t, why don’t you pray for one? You will know when you find it. It’s like God whispering in your ear and you hearing it in the center of your heart!
Today’s memorization verse:
Your life verse!
Thanks for bringing it to my remembrance again.
Philippians 3:10 – “…that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death…”
Yes! Beautiful!
Thank you for sharing your faith. First, I would like you to know that I thank God for you! I love StoneGable…your recipes, your decorating ideas, and your faith. Thank you for sharing your life, thank you for sharing scripture that has touched your heart and brought you closer to our Lord.
Your newsletter inspires me to be a better person. I look forward to reading your newsletter everyday,
I just recently found my Life Verse. First time I read this I felt God’s presence, listening to me and guiding me. I know this because I felt an overwhelming peace and calmness come over me.
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding”.
“Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take”.
Thank you and God Bless you,
Sincerely, Terri 💕
Beautiful live verse Terri!
My verse since 1-10_2004 Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. My youngest son was killed then. I would ask Father to help me through each minute to each hour that brought me through the day.
Precious! Thank you for sharing this. What a spiritual encouragement.
For many years it was Jer.29:11. Iwas going through a very difficult time and it gave me courage to face the future. For the last year or so, it has been 1 Thes.5:16-18…”Rejoice always;pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I really enjoy your inspiring post. Thank you.
Above someone mentioned Psalm 16:11, but I will type it out here from the King James Version.
Thou wilt show me the path of life; In Thy presence is fullness of joy; In Thy right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Some years ago I read that verse and wondered at the word ‘fullness’ so looked it up. It means: Containing all that is wanted, needed, or possible.
I love that. As we remain in fellowship with Him, He is our provision for absolutely everything, regardless of our situation(s).
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life I live in the flesh I live by faith in the son of God who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me.
I love your weekly devotionals! They are truly an encouragement for me!! Thank You!!
Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
It’s been the only way for me to keep my eyes fixed on Jesus, to raise my head above the troubles of this world and to remember God is still on the throne and will never stop working out His purpose and plan. Thank you Lord for your precious word!
Thank you too Yvonne for faithfully sharing your love for God’s word and your gift for teaching! Stay the course!
+Patty
Yvonne – I love your site. Keep lifting us up!
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8
Good morning Yvonne…Thank you for this. One of my life verses is John 15:16, You did not choose Me, I chose you, our beloved son Tom chose that for his confirmation in 1980, in 1986 we lost our beautiful boy in an accident, it was of course used at his services. It is sometimes all I have to cling to…lately it is Isaiah 41:10 as we travel the path of very serious health issues. I read that there are 365 “Fear Not” verses in the bible…I wonder if that is so.
Blessings.
My life verse is Philipians 4:13
I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me.
I lost both legs in a tornado in Massachusetts when I was 7 years old. Since then I walk “by faith”. Having had a life of great joy and tremendous sadness, I’ve relied on that verse to get me thru. My husband suffered a debilitating stroke in 2010 and I’ve cared for him since. When I wake each day exhausted from our “situation”, I repeat this verse, over and over. If the Lord thinks I can…..I can.
Oh Diane! Thank you for sharing! God bless you and your husband!
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 26:3
and HE does keep us in a perfect peace that surpasses all understanding. Praise HIS name!
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.
Jeremiah 29:11
This scripture is near to my heart too!
1 Chronicles 28:20 – …Be strong and of good courage, and do [it]: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, [even] my God, [will be] with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.
and also
Philippians 4:6 be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God
This verse kept me going when raising three sons after my ex walked out on us…
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Mathew 11:28-30
Romans 8:28 (NASB) And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Sometimes this verse is the only thing keeping me from going out of my mind worrying about things! And I think it’s so important to remember that things don’t “just work out” somehow, God CAUSES them to work out!
The shortened version of Matthew 28:20 that I was teaching my little ones at Community Bible Study a couple years ago, “I am with you always”(sung to London Bridge) became a life verse for me as I was going through tests and surgery to determine if I had cancer. I did not. That verse got me through.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.
Thank you Yvonne 🙂 I enjoy your Sunday posts so much….and I’m always admiring the confidence with which you convey your convictions. About 18 years ago there was a public viewing of the Shroud of Turin and I called the number to reserve a ticketed (no charge) viewing time……then traveled to Italy to see it. Did you know that it is sometimes called “the fifth Gospel”? Does your husband share your belief?
Yes, Bobby and I are both believers. When we were married he was an agnostic and I was also a non-believer. God can do marvelous things!
My go-to life verse ( and I go to it a LOT!)
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you
Isaiah 43:1 “Do not be afraid—I will save you. I have called you by name—you are mine.”
What a thrill everyday that the God of the universe knows and has called my name.
Thank you for your daily inspiration and especially your Sunday posts. I enjoyed reading everyone’s life verses. Like Peggy, mine is Jeremiah 29:11-12. And…who could live without “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Great Is Thy Failthfulness in all he does. I love your blog. Especially on Sunday. U remind me so mush of my mother. She was a great Christain lady and loved witnessing to people. Keep up the good work u are a blessing and God bless u.
Mine is “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight! I love your blog and the fact that you witness to all us sinners. Keep up the wonderful work….Rebecca
Amen!
I love your Sunday posts! I have read all the comments and there are so many beautiful stories and life verses. Jer 29:11-12 have been my companions and hope the last few years when we have made a big transition in our lives. 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. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. God is so good.
“Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust
also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.” Psalm 37: 4, 5, 7.
I also love this verse from Jeremiah 15:16— “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and Thy Word was unto me the joy
and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by Thy name, O Lord God of hosts.”
The Word is Life !
Mine has been Jeremiah 29:11 and 13. I went through a very mean divorce and this was literally my life line.
Opal, This is my iife verse too…it’s a great reminder that God knows the plan for our life!
I have clung to so many scriptures in different seasons of my life, but Isaiah 43 is one of my most treasured. Especially verse 4 “Since you are precious and honored in my sight and because I love you…”. Makes my heart melt every time.
Thank you for your Sunday blog posts!
Philippians 4:6 be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God
I have a life verse, but I want to tell you about my daughter’s. I chose it for her when she was young: Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4. It was always special to her, but she got a treat 2 years ago when she moved. She and her husband bought an old row home in Philadelphia and had a lot of renovation to do. When they pulled up the old carpet, they found all of Psalm 37 written on aged pieces of paper hidden under the carpet. They mounted and framed all 4 sheets and now they’re hanging in the upstairs hall. He verse was waiting for her at her “new” home.
Margaret! Thank you so much for sharing this God-inspired story for us. I always say we should be looking for God in the everyday. He will show us amazing things!
Yvonne,
My beautiful husband sent me this
not sure where it is from, but ii speaks to me
The only thing you can grasp without
damaging your soul, is My hand says the Lord
Have a blessed week
Mary
I was baptized last Sunday (Praise the Lord!) but I haven’t figured out my life verse yet. I do love 2 Cor 5:17 and Eph 4:32 though 🙂
Kristen,
What a special day! As the years roll by, you might forget the date, so I suggest you write it down in your Bible.
That is AWESOME!!!
I read through all the life verses and am blessed.
At age five I received my little green New Testament for “graduating” from Cradle Roll. I was so happy. I could read and I found a verse and marked it. I read other things but did not have anyone say this was a “famous” verse. It is
Matthew 3:17 ” And lo a voice from heaven saying,”This is my beloved Son whom I am well pleased.” Oh I could hear it. See it. And felt Gods love for Jesus so pure.
So then I was raised in a predominantly Swedish/Amerrican denomination and we moved to CA and at our church was a rigorous year of confirmation. Bible memory, what we believed as Christians and Bible passages to back it up and tests!!! Ohhh I received my new Bible. Leather. My new neighbor friend wanted to sit inside on a summer day and read the Psalms. I’d just turned 13!! I wanted to walk downtown!! Go bike riding!!! Swim at the high school pool!!! But I sat with her as she was older. And I read and then got chills as a verse (again) jumped out at me.
Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life. In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Wow!!! In my teens I saw it as what college to attend. Who to marry. Job. But I’m older and I’ve learned more. I’m disabled. I’ve sinned in life. Oh He’s shown me back on to the path of life. My disability? Yes Gwen. That too is planned as your path of life. I have used you in ways you would not have been whole.
And as I studied more I realized pleasures for evermore. Yes. But who sits at the right hand of the Father? Jesus. So with Jesus in eternity in heaven the pleasures never will cease.
Many many verses have I clung to. And used in my life.
But Psalm 16:11 I keep as I see a path. A path of JOY here in this life an abundant life despite injury, husbands vast medical issues….I am listening to birds sing as I type. May the Lord bless you and keep you May He make His face to shine upon thee And give you peace. In Christ, Gwen
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
A message on this verse by John MacArthur stirred my heart and got me seeking the Lord about seven years ago.
Great word for today, my life verse is Jeremiah 29;10 and all things are possible with Jesus.
All things work together for good for those who love the Lord.
His merciful kindness is great toward us and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Psalm 117:2
Thank you, Yvonne for your Sunday posts. I look forward to them each week. Blessing to you.
My life verse is Isaiah 43:1 which reads in part “…Fear not for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name; you are mine”.
God has indeed called me by name, and I know without any doubt that I am HIS. What an amazing blessing this is and brings such joy and peace to my life.
1 Peter 2:11-12 (NIV)
11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
and a daily prayer, (sometimes minute by minute)
Psalm 141:3 (NIV)
Set a guard over my mouth, Lord;
keep watch over the door of my lips.
ECC:3-1-9 and Matthew 21- 19-21 Thank you so much for your Sunday scripture’s I look so forward each week, even though I follow your blog daily and enjoy my daily Stonegable fix I still need my Sunday school lesson each week.We all need Jesus in our lives even though we are so angry and convinced we don’t , but that’s the reason I turn to my bible and God to pray for those that are still denying and searching. Yvonne you just keep up the awesome work you are doing for God, he’s taken your hand and leading you on your life’s path. Thank You in God’s Name, Amen.
Amen!
Though these verses aren’t my life verse they are my comfort verses. Psalms 16:5-6 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places, indeed I have a beautiful inheritance. God is so good!
Ec. 3:1-9. There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under Heaven.
So true!
Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God… Whenever I read this verse I can feel a surge of God’s strength go through my heart and it reminds me that HE Is The All Powerful!
2 Chronicles 20:15b…..Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.For the battle is not your, but God’s.”. And we do all this STAND!
… that I may know Christ and the power of His resurrection… I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Philippians 3:10-12 There are so many but this has been a big one! Love your post.
It makes me angry that you use your blog as a religious platform. It’s like I’ve invited you into my home & you blindside me with “witnessing”. Why can’t you just go to church on Sunday to fulfill your needs, & leave your blog out of it? Most business owners keep religion separate.
No I believe that most Business Owners do not keep Jesus teachings separate. We apply Jesus teachings to everyday experiences, and we are happy to do that and please don’t be angry. The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, we will continue to teach our children to love one another. We are Christians on Sunday and week days.
When one knows and walks with God, has tasted the Living Water, has found the source of all true happiness, it is impossible to keep silent and to separate it from daily life. Knowing Christ is not a Sunday only experience.
Amen!
Amen, amen, and amen Liz. Praying that our fellow readers will be able to see the Light in the darkness.
It’s her blog, she can write whatever she pleases. If you don’t like it then don’t follow this blog- it’s that simple! Have a blessed day! ?
Oh my…very harsh.
Pass by this blog on Sundays – problem solved!
I have been through many trials: twice going under in surgery not knowing if it would be cancer, infertility for 13 yrs, financial disaster, wayward teens, depressed child wanting to be dead. Some days all I knew to pray was:
“I Trust in the Lord with all my heart, lean not in my own understanding (of the situation) in all my ways acknowledge Him and He will direct my path.” Proverbs 3:5&6. It didn’t matter how bleak things look around me, I knew in whose hand I rested and that truly made all the difference.❤️
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13
Of course Philippians 4:13, however one that I can personally identify with is “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).
There’s a prayer that I have taped to my computer monitor so I can read it at the start of each new day:
“Have your way with my heart Lord, and remove anything that displeases You. Help me to clearly hear Your voice so I can walk in all Your ways. Help me to love you perfectly. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Beautiful!
Oops…my verse is from Romans 8:28.
“And we know that all things work together for good to those that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.”
This verse creates an optimistic attitude for daily living and provides comfort in times of difficulty.
Your never too old to find your life verse, over 60 here looking for mine. : )
Good for you Denise! You will find it!
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 hand.” This verse is one that is a staple in my life through the GOOD and the bad. But this verse is the verse I pray in over myself…”Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.” Col. 4:6
I pray Col 4:6 too!
Philippians 4:13. I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.. I would not be where I am today without God leading me each and every step. When I would fall he has always been there to pick me up. God is so good!!! All the time!!!
And all the time God is good!
Galatians 2:20
20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Proverbs 3:5&6. Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.
Psalms 23 .. The Lord is my Shepherd … I learned the whole chapter by heart when I was 6 and said it to my church on a Wednesday night service! It has been by “go to” chapter for all my life!! I am 62 now and repeat it out loud almost daily!!
Psalm 1:1-4 ” Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the paths of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper.”
What a promise!
After these things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision saying, Fear not, Abram, I am your “Shield”. your abundant compensation, and your reward shall be exceedingly great. [Genesis 15:1] The Amplified Bible
I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
LOVE this verse Heather!
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)
Beautiful!
I read the Bible everyday but my life verse has always been. Pray to God but continue to row toward Shore
Your posts are very interesting and beautiful!! My husband and I have visited your area several times and enjoyed being there.
The Sunday posts are especially wonderful…they inspire and warm my heart!! God has blessed you with a gift of expression via the pen. Blessings to you and your family.
A Christ follower,
Jeanne
Psalm 46:10. “Be still and know that I am God.”