Monthly Archives: May 2023

Perfection; May 10, 2023

Posted on May 11, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:96 To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. Perfection is an interesting thing. On the one hand we find it exquisite, but then it can become boring. Likewise, different people can have completely different … Continue reading →

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Interaction; May 9, 2023

Posted on May 10, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. Some people are encouraging to be around. Particularly when we encounter people who exemplify traits that we would like … Continue reading →

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Freedom; May 8, 2023

Posted on May 9, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. Of all the nations on earth, America is probably the one most founded on, and obsessed with, freedom. However, the devil has been working overtime … Continue reading →

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Salvation; May 7, 2023

Posted on May 8, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 118:14 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. In a way this Psalm seems almost like a “best hits collection” of lines from other Psalms. That said, it has some pretty good lines … Continue reading →

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Witnesses; May 6, 2023

Posted on May 7, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 116:1-2 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. It is interesting to me that … Continue reading →

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Gods and Idols; May 5, 2023

Posted on May 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 115:2-3 Why do the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. This exchange might seem a little odd to those not used to physical idols, but the truth in it … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Fearing God; May 4, 2023

Posted on May 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 112:1 Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. This anonymous Psalm certainly paints a desirable picture for us to aim for. Japanese grammar expresses this verse more on … Continue reading →

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Wisdom and Understanding; May 3, 2023

Posted on May 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. Sometimes the world seems insane, with people insisting that biology is meaningless, good is evil … Continue reading →

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Gratitude; May 2, 2023

Posted on May 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 106:24-25 Then they despised the pleasant land; they did not believe his promise. They grumbled in their tents and did not obey the Lord. What follows this is a horrendous record of idolatry and child sacrifice, certainly bringing to … Continue reading →

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Impatience; May 1, 2023

Posted on May 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 106:13 But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his counsel. This particular issue has snared people throughout history, and it certainly does today. Forgetting all that God has done in the past, we … Continue reading →

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