Author Archives: jgarrott

Unknown's avatar

About jgarrott

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

June 11, 2016

Posted on June 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. This Psalm is dearly loved, and for good reason. It starts by saying how … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

June 10, 2016

Posted on June 12, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 18:50 He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed, to David and his descendants for ever. One difference between the English and the Japanese in this verse really caught my eye. Rather than, “He … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

June 9, 2016

Posted on June 11, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 18:28 You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. This whole Psalm switches back and forth between talking to God and talking about Him. That might reflect a flaw in David’s grammar or … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

June 8, 2016

Posted on June 11, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 18:3 I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. There was a very simple reason David prayed so much: he knew it worked. Probably starting when he was a young … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

June 7, 2016

Posted on June 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 13:2, 5-6 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

June 6, 2016

Posted on June 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 12:8 The wicked freely strut about when what is vile is honored among men. I would not say that this verse “blesses” me, but it is certainly both accurate as truth and descriptive of America today. Some people might … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

June 5, 2016

Posted on June 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 10:4 In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. This verse points out the essential idiocy of those who exclude God from their hearts. The NIV turn of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

June 4, 2016

Posted on June 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 9:20 Let the nations know they are but men. This brief little snippet of a prayer is actually of great importance. The thing is, mankind is all too prone to forget that they are simply human. Today we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

June 3, 2016

Posted on June 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 8:3-4 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

June 2, 2016

Posted on June 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 7:9 O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. For once I prefer the turn of phrase in the NIV to that in the Japanese. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment