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About jgarrott

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

July 1, 2016

Posted on July 2, 2016 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. I would call this Psalm a short, honest prayer. It is essentially the same … Continue reading →

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June 30, 2016

Posted on July 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 59:16-17 But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, … Continue reading →

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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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