Category Archives: encouragement

August 4, 2016

Posted on August 7, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. From our standpoint the number of people who … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2016

Posted on August 7, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 125:3 The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil. This reads like a promise, but it sounds more descriptive to me. … Continue reading →

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August 2, 2016

Posted on August 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 123:2 As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he shows us … Continue reading →

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August 1, 2016

Posted on August 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 120:1-2 I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. Save me, O Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. The Bible has many prayers for physical healing, but at least an equal number of … Continue reading →

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July 31, 2016

Posted on August 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. Two things with which almost everyone struggles are anxiety and temptation. The more we love God and His Word, the better protected we are … Continue reading →

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July 30, 2016

Posted on July 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. Several verses in this Psalm would seem to indicate that the writer was a “senior adult,” and waking up early (along … Continue reading →

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July 29, 2016

Posted on July 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I love the imagery in the Japanese translation: “When the door of Your Word opens, light shines in.” Books in general are doors to worlds … Continue reading →

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July 28, 2016

Posted on July 30, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:125 I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. In the NIV the English has a rhythm to it at first that makes me want to change the last half of the verse to … Continue reading →

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July 27, 2016

Posted on July 30, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:98-100 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey … Continue reading →

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July 26, 2016

Posted on July 29, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:92-93 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. Life on this earth can be pretty rough. Jesus … Continue reading →

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