Category Archives: encouragement

Rest; August 13, 2019

Posted on August 16, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 62:1 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. This verse is echoed in verse five, just changing “hope” for “salvation.” However, the Japanese translation puts a very different slant on them both. It says, … Continue reading →

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Language; August 12, 2019

Posted on August 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 61:4 I long to dwell in your tent for ever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. I think every believer has moments when this is the primary cry of their heart. We get more than tired … Continue reading →

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Advance Praise; August 11, 2019

Posted on August 15, 2019 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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Sin and Salvation; August 10, 2019

Posted on August 13, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:6 They spread a net for my feet— I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path— but they have fallen into it themselves. I can imagine David’s delight at being able to write this. … Continue reading →

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Speaking Righteousness; August 9, 2019

Posted on August 13, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 52:3 You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking the truth. Here’s another verse I’m sure I’ve never written on before! We don’t really like reading the Bible’s descriptions of evil people, but they too can be … Continue reading →

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Redemption; August 8, 2019

Posted on August 9, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:10-11 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. Psalm 51 is unique in several ways. In the … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem; August 7, 2019

Posted on August 9, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 48:8 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord Almighty, in the city of our God: God makes her secure for ever. The first part of this Psalm has been pleasantly set to … Continue reading →

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God’s Universal Love; August 6, 2019

Posted on August 8, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 47:1-2 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! From beginning to end, this Psalm proclaims that it’s not just … Continue reading →

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Tools; August 5, 2019

Posted on August 7, 2019 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. Weapons, or any tools, for that matter, are all well … Continue reading →

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Hope; August 4, 2019

Posted on August 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 42:11 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. This refrain, repeated from verse 5 and repeated again in … Continue reading →

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