Monthly Archives: June 2016

June 29, 2016

Posted on June 30, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:2-3 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness. The last three … Continue reading →

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June 28, 2016

Posted on June 30, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? One of the most important things David … Continue reading →

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June 27, 2016

Posted on June 28, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:10-12 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and … Continue reading →

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June 26, 2016

Posted on June 28, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:6-7 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. This Psalm was written during some time of national calamity … Continue reading →

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June 25, 2016

Posted on June 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 41:4 I said, “O Lord, have mercy on me; heal me, for I have sinned against you.” It could well be simply a quirk of the Hebrew language, but it strikes me that the Japanese sticks with the original … Continue reading →

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June 24, 2016

Posted on June 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord. This is certainly an accurate testimony on the part of David, … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2016

Posted on June 24, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 38:21-22 O Lord, do not forsake me; be not far from me, O my God. Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior. The most striking thing about David to me is that God was everything to him. … Continue reading →

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June 22, 2016

Posted on June 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 36:1-2 An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin. Reading … Continue reading →

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June 21, 2016

Posted on June 22, 2016 by jgarrott

OLordYouPsalm 33:22 May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you. This anonymous Psalm is a beautiful declaration of God’s acts, His character, why He is worthy of our praise, hope, and … Continue reading →

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June 20, 2016

Posted on June 22, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:14-15 But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands. This is the perfect pivot from the complaints of verses 9-13. Open confessions of faith are generally quite helpful, … Continue reading →

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