Esther Grieve (Belfast, Outside US)
My Favorite Verse:
"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed
Perplexed but not in despair
Persecuted, but not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed"
2 Corinthians ch 4 verses 8-9
Why It's Important to Me:
These verses remind me that even whenever we are in tough
situtaions—which we will be, it's all part of being a
Christian—because we have God on our sides we can't be
crushed, in despair, abandoned or destroyed! I just thought
that was great!
Emilie Jackson (Lee's Summit, Missouri)
My Favorite Verse:
"I lift my eyes upon the hills, where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord the Maker of Heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved, He who keeps you will not
slumber, behold, He does not slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your
keeper, He is the shade at your right hand. The sun shall not
smite you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep
you from all evil; He will keep your life. The LORD will keep
your going out and your coming in from this time forth and
for evermore." Psalm 121
Why It's Important to Me:
These verses are important to me because they help me focus on how
protected I am. He is so omnipotent that the smallest thing on this earth
can't even blink without Him knowing. It's humbling to realize, that
even though I'm so unworthy of even a second glance from Him, that He
is watching me every instant, and He's protecting His children. It's
also a reality check, sometimes I think that I can get away with this or
that because no one else is around, but He's there. He's always there,
and He always will be. It's an honor to be called a child of Him, of
someone so all-powerful that he could blink and the universe could be
destroyed. It's humbling, and that's why this verse is important to me.
Liana Sinclair (Madrid, New York)
My Favorite Verse:
"In You, O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in
Your righteousness. Bow down Your ear to me, Deliver me speedily; Be my
rock of refuge, A fortress of defense to save me. For You are my rock
and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name's sake, Lead me and guide me.
Pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me, For You are
my strength. Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O
Lord God of truth." Psalm 31:1-5.
Why It's Important to Me:
Putting all my trust in Him was very difficult for me for many years.
When I read this psalm I knew that I had to give my life to God. Before
that I had never been able to fully give it to Him even though I knew He
deserved it so much. I was really about to give it to Him when I read
"You have redeemed me." God redeemed met yet I wasn't able to give Him
my life. That's not right. I knew that with all my heart. From then on I
have been able to serve Him with everything I have.
Ashley Bloodgood (Castaic, California)
My Favorite Verse:
"For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son, that
whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16
Why It's Important to Me:
This verse is important to me because it reminds me how much God loved
me that he would send his ONLY son and have Him crucified for us. That's
pretty awesome!
Gina Christiansen (Aumsville, Oregon)
My Favorite Verse:
"I hold you in my heart" Proverbs 1:7
Why It's Important to Me:
It's true! I hold Jesus in my heart!
Kaitlyn OBrien (Colfax, North Carolina)
My Favorite Verse:
"This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24
Why It's Important to Me:
It is important to me because when im down I think of it as Gods day and
i try to be happy for him.
Michelle Montgomery (Belle River, Ontario)
My Favorite Verse:
"Then he said, 'Jesus, remeber me when you come into your kingdoom.' And
Jesus replied, 'I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.'" Luke 23:42-43
Why It's Important to Me:
This is important to me because it shows me just how much Jesus loved
us. And how much he wants us to be with him when we die. I also tells
me that he will forgive us even when we are about to die and that no
matter how bad we have been in the past he will always forgive us and
welcome us with open arms.
Brianna Page (Pacific Grove, California)
My Favorite Verse:
"For God so loved the world that he gave is only
begotten son that whosovever belives in him shall not perish but have
everlasting life." John 3:16
Why It's Important to Me:
This verse tells me that because I believe in God I am going to live
with him eternally and not perish. It is so cool to know that I am going
to live with god forever. I am not going to die but live forever in
heaven. That's God's promise to me and everyone else that believes in
him.
Jessica Ford (Citrus Heights, California)
My Favorite Verse:
"Your unfailing love is better to me than life itself, how I praise you!" Pslam 63:3
Why It's Important to Me:
God daily reminds me that His love is better than anything this world
can provide. And silly boy relationship, any popularity, any attention.
God reminds me that in His arms is where I belong and that no where else
will I be content. God's love is amazing and I can barely hold in the
joy he has brought to my life!
Christy Paton (Riverside, New Jersey)
My Favorite Verse:
"Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I
may learn thy commandments." Psalm 119:73
Why It's Important to Me:
It makes me understand that God DID make me and he cares for me and he
cares for EVERYONE in the world. We are all special in his sight and he
loves each one of us equally. I just love him so much and he is
WONDERFUL!
Leo Goolsby (Sterling Hgts, Michigan)
My Favorite Verse:
"Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Philippians 4:8
Why It's Important to Me:
this is my favorite verse because it was my first verse I knew by heart and
every time I say it it helps me feel better when I am sad.
Tessa Moore (Gages Lake, Illinois)
My Favorite Verse:
"Away from me all you do evil for the Lord has heard my weeping the Lord
has heard my cry for mercy the Lord excepts my prayer, All my ememies will
be ashamed and dismayed and will turn back in sudden disgrace."
Psalm 6:8-10
Why It's Important to Me:
I had a awful dream and I woke up at 6:08 a.m. My favorite book of the Bible
is Psalms and I thought that I would look at Psalm 6:8 and it was this verse.
Now it's my favorite verse and it means alot to me and God really showed me
that he cares about me and that he's watching me all the time!
Kaitlin Hodgkinson (Tigard, Oregon)
My Favorite Verse:
"The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the
outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 17:6
Why It's Important to Me:
It is important to me because people, especially teen girls, need to think about
that man does look at the outside. God made you the way he wanted you to be and
look like. Who cares what you look like. God sees you as a wonderful and very
pretty person. Don't worry what you look like God loves you just the way you are!!!
Brissy Brown (Wilmington, Delaware)
My Favorite Verse:
"Love never fails" 1Cor. 13:8
Why It's Important to Me:
It's important to me cause it shows that know matter how many times I make
mistakes and may not make the wrong choices that God will always love me.
Lindsay Powell (Latta , South Carolina)
My Favorite Verse:
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has concieved what God has
prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9
Why It's Important to Me:
This verse is important to me because it helps me stay focused on what's
important in life. If you set your life towards God and follow his word,
you're going to be able to go to Heaven where nobody knows what it's
like. It is going to be perfect.
Candace Barnes (Concord, North Carolina)
My Favorite Verse:
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an
example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in
purity." 1 Timothy 4:12
"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of
these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
"So he started out and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunich, an
important official in charch of all the treasury of Candace, queen of
the Ethiopians." Acts 8:27
Why It's Important to Me:
I like the first one because a couple of years ago my family moved from
a place that we had lived in for 8 years, because my dad is a minister
of music! So when we moved here everything was new and different. And
the kids my age and younger are crazier than what I was used to so the
verse helped me alot!
The 2nd one I like just because I like what it says!
And the 3rd one I like cause its the only place in the Bible where my
name is found!
Skye Spencer (Hesperia, California)
My Favorite Verse:
Psalm 139
Why It's Important to Me:
It just tells me that God is always going to be by my side no matter
what happens.
Brittany Parker (Austin, Texas)
My Favorite Verse:
"A friend loves at all times, even when trouble comes." Proverbs 17:17
Why It's Important to Me:
Friends are what help get you through life and real ones will alwyz b
there for you. I love that God promised us that. And he is our true
friend.
Hannah Bernal (Groves, Texas)
My Favorite Verse:
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such
things." Phil 4:8
Why It's Important to Me:
It's how I sould live my life, everyday =)
Stephanie Nelson (San Diego, California)
My Favorite Verse:
"And the devil, who deceived them, was cast into the last of fire and
brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and they shall be
tormented day and night, forever and ever." Revelation 20:10
Why It's Important to Me:
I love this verse because it says that there WILL be eternal punishment
for the devil and his agents.
Danielle Takoko (Gisborne, Outside US)
My Favorite Verse:
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage do not be afaid
nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Why It's Important to Me:
This is an important verse to me because it is the scripture given for
my son when he was dedicated on Christmas day 2005.
Bethany Ellis (Portsmouth, Virginia)
My Favorite Verse:
"He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.'
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." Revelation 22:20
Why It's Important to Me:
Glorious Hope that our Glorious God is coming soon! "Amen! Come, Lord
Jesus!!!!!!!"
Sandra Ebulu (Ibadan, Oyo State, Outside US)
My Favorite Verse:
"For I am convinced that neither life nor death, angels nor demons, the
present nor the future, nor any powers, height nor depth, nor anything
else in all of creation will be able to seperate us from the love of God
in Christ Jesus Our Lord." Rom 8:38-39
Why It's Important to Me:
This verse is important to me because it reminds me of God's everlasting
love for me. It tells me that nothing can seperate me from God's love
and this bring me comfort because even when I've messed up, I find
comfort in this verse.
Megan Colby (Pittsfield, New Hampshire)
My Favorite Verse:
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Why It's Important to Me:
I had a rough time this summer when I dislocated my knee but that verse
reminded me that even when I'm hurting God is there for me and will help
me out.
Katie Wyatt (Asheboro, North Carolina)
My Favorite Verse:
"Trust in the Lord with all your
heart and lean not on your own understanding; and in all your ways
acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
Why It's Important to Me:
This is verse is very important to me because it describes my
relationship with the Lord at this point in my life. I trust him for
everything and this verse tells me that he will always be in control and
that I have nothing to worry about.
Jessica Clements (Puyallup, Washington)
My Favorite Verse:
"I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me." Phil. 4:13
Why It's Important to Me:
This verse serves as a great reminder to me of however big an obstacle
is my life, I can always count on God to help me through it and He will
strenghten me.
Jessica Brown (Oakton, Virginia)
My Favorite Verse:
"Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me." Psalms 31:2
Why It's Important to Me:
I need someone to lead me in straight pathes. I know that I am not
perfect and I need the Lord by my side. Every step I take I want him
right beside me, helping me.
Krystal Detwiler (Tyrone, Pennsylvania)
My Favorite Verse:
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be." Matthew 16:21
Why It's Important to Me:
This verse is important to me because my heart is always going to be
where my treasure is.
Shanae Eddy (Billings, Montana)
My Favorite Verse:
"But He [God] said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, and My
strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the
more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."
2 Corinthians 12:9
Why It's Important to Me:
It reminds me to rely on Jesus and not on myself. God, alone, can get
me through hard times! I need to admit (even boast!) in my weaknesses
so that Christ can make His power seen in my life.
Jessica Cullen (Rocklin, California)
My Favorite Verse:
"The Soveregin Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a
deer, he enables me to go on to the heights." Habakkuk 3:19
Why It's Important to Me:
It always helps me to remember that no matter what, God is going to
keep me safe and protect me. He will never let anything bad happen to
me.
Taylor Jackson (Fulton, Kentucky)
My Favorite Verse:
"The lord is my shepherd I shall not want." Pslams 23:1-2
Why It's Important to Me:
It is important to me because before my grandmother got sick she would
read it to me every night before I went to bed when I stayed at her
house.
Kaitlen Carter (Centennial, Colorado)
My Favorite Verse:
Jesus Wept
Why It's Important to Me:
This verse is extremely important to me because it tells me that I can
cry, and that crying is important in everyone's life.
Jessica Henson (Springdale, West Virginia)
My Favorite Verse:
"For god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16
Why It's Important to Me:
This is my favorite verse because it tells you that God loves us so much
that he gave his only one true son to come to earth and die in our place
so that we could go to heaven and be with him when we die.
Courtney Willison (Westerville, Ohio)
My Favorite Verse:
"Then Jesus told him, 'Because you have seen me, you have believed;
blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'" John 20:29
Why It's Important to Me:
This is telling me I am blessed becsause I believe in Jesus, even though
I can't see Him. It brings me peace and makes me smile. I am blessed!
Aby Yoder (Huntsville, Alabama)
My Favorite Verse:
"I love" 1 Peter 5:7
Why It's Important to Me:
Sometimes I don't know what to do about something. I love that verse;
it means the world to me. I love the whole Bible.
Katie Wyatt (Asheboro, North Carolina)
My Favorite Verse:
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made
perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about
my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
Why It's Important to Me:
This is important to me because it has helped get through some many
trials in my life. I remember that the peace I have in my life is
because His grace is sufficient for me. He has helped me obtain peace in
my life and I'm so thankful for everything that He has done for me.
Katie Tidsbury (Armstrong, British Columbia)
My Favorite Verse:
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'Plans to
prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11
Why It's Important to Me:
This verse has helped me get through so many things in my life. It just
explains part of Gods charactor so well. That he knows everything that
is going on in my life, and everything is set out for me already, its
amazing to think about.
Lainee Spiers (Grand Prairie, Texas)
My Favorite Verse:
"How awesome is the Lord Most High the great King over all the earth!" Psalms 47:2
Why It's Important to Me:
Because it tells how good God is how He rules over all the earth and how
He is just AWESOME.