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

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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June 19, 2016

Posted on June 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth. Along with Psalm 22, this verse is also one that Jesus perhaps quoted from the cross. (He at least said the same thing, … Continue reading →

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June 18, 2016

Posted on June 20, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 30:4-5 Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. The … Continue reading →

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June 17, 2016

Posted on June 20, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. Often where English Bibles say “trusts in,” … Continue reading →

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June 16, 2016

Posted on June 17, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? This is a dearly loved Psalm indeed, with several parts of it … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2016

Posted on June 16, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 26:8 I love the house where you live, O Lord, the place where your glory dwells. I first became particularly aware of this verse when a friend of mine, missionary Nils Olson, put it on a t-shirt he made … Continue reading →

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June 14, 2016

Posted on June 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:12-14 Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him. He will spend his days in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. The Lord confides in those … Continue reading →

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June 13, 2016

Posted on June 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 22:25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you will I fulfill my vows. I had not realized that there was such a direct Scriptural reference for a little chorus … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2016

Posted on June 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? This Psalm is somewhat painful to read, particularly when we know it was … Continue reading →

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