Author Archives: jgarrott

About jgarrott

Born and raised in Japan of missionary parents. Have been here as an adult missionary since 1981.

Age; September 10, 2022

Posted on September 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalms 92:14-15 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, “The Lord is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.” The first two verses of this Psalm are … Continue reading →

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Mortality; September 9, 2022

Posted on September 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. This Psalm is unique in being the only one attributed to Moses, and as such is perhaps worthy of special attention. It is … Continue reading →

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Singing to the Lord; September 8, 2022

Posted on September 11, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. This Psalm progresses from a joyful declaration of God’s faithfulness, in this verse and following, to an … Continue reading →

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David’s Heart; September 7, 2022

Posted on September 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. This Psalm’s attribution is very simply, “A prayer of David,” with no special circumstances … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; September 6, 2022

Posted on September 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the Lord will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints– but let them not return to folly. This verse starts with an extremely wise position: listening to God. The Japanese … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision; September 5, 2022

Posted on September 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 81:10 I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. I can’t read this verse without remembering the story of the dentist who took the last … Continue reading →

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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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