Monthly Archives: September 2022

Focus; September 4, 2022

Posted on September 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:23 My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you– I, whom you have redeemed. Singing praise to God brings joy. The Psalmist is evidently in a pretty rough situation, but when he shifts his focus … Continue reading →

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Emergency Prayers; September 3, 2022

Posted on September 5, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 70:5 Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay. This whole Psalm, though brief, isn’t quite as short as Nehemiah’s “telegram prayer” mentioned … Continue reading →

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Recognizing God; September 2, 2022

Posted on September 5, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Several parts of this Psalm have been set to music, but as famous as this verse is, I don’t off hand know a musical … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Blessings; September 1, 2022

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. The more I read the Bible the more I … Continue reading →

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Heart Attitude; August 31, 2022

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened This little verse in an anonymous Psalm expresses an important truth. Everyone sins, but how we respond to those sins, our attitude toward them, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of the Lord; August 30, 2022

Posted on September 1, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:8 Those living far away fear your wonders; where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy. There is no limit to God, and so no limit to His influence or to how His creation should … Continue reading →

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The Timelessness of the Bible; August 29, 2022

Posted on September 1, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 64:10 Let the righteous rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him! When I read this Psalm this morning I thought I was reading about modern American politics! I guess … Continue reading →

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