Category Archives: encouragement

August 24, 2016

Posted on August 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:22 “Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.” One of the distinctives of Isaiah is how clearly he expresses God’s love and concern for all … Continue reading →

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August 23, 2016

Posted on August 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 38:16-17 Lord, by such things men live; and my spirit finds life in them too. You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. The first thing that … Continue reading →

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August 22, 2016

Posted on August 24, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 37:20 “Now, O Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O Lord, are God.” Hezekiah is definitely one of the better kings recorded in the Bible! We … Continue reading →

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August 21, 2016

Posted on August 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 33:5-6 The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of … Continue reading →

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August 20, 2016

Posted on August 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:19 But your dead will live; their bodies will rise. You who dwell in the dust, wake up and shout for joy. Your dew is like the dew of the morning; the earth will give birth to her dead. … Continue reading →

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August 19, 2016

Posted on August 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. There are several very powerful verses in today’s reading, but this very familiar one echoes in my spirit most at the moment. … Continue reading →

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August 18, 2016

Posted on August 20, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 25:7-8 On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death for ever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will … Continue reading →

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August 17, 2016

Posted on August 20, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. I have loved this short chapter for a long time, and … Continue reading →

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August 16, 2016

Posted on August 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” The main dictionary definition of “pray” is “ask or request.” However, … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2016

Posted on August 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 1:19-20 “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Verse 18 of … Continue reading →

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