Category Archives: encouragement

July 25, 2016

Posted on July 29, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:67, 71, 75 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. I know, O Lord, that your laws are … Continue reading →

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July 24, 2016

Posted on July 28, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:49 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. The more times I read through Psalm 119 the richer it gets for me. This time I’m taking it in 16-verse segments, but there are always … Continue reading →

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July 23, 2016

Posted on July 28, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. This verse makes no sense to the natural mind. The natural mind does not connect going about in freedom/broadly/unrestrained with keeping, much less seeking out, … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. As I was reading just now this verse jumped out at me and I thought, this is what triggered that hymn! Open My Eyes That I … Continue reading →

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July 21, 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:1-3 Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. They do nothing wrong; they walk in his … Continue reading →

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July 20, 2016

Posted on July 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 116:1-2 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. Nothing draws forth prayer like experiencing … Continue reading →

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July 19, 2016

Posted on July 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 115:1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. It is very interesting that this Psalm of praise and exhortation to praise starts off with this … Continue reading →

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July 18, 2016

Posted on July 19, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 108:6 Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered. This goes against my grain, but right now the turn of phrase in the NIV strikes me as a prayer to be … Continue reading →

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July 17, 2016

Posted on July 19, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 101:2-3 I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? I will walk in my house with blameless heart. I will set before my eyes no vile thing. This Psalm is a statement … Continue reading →

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July 16, 2016

Posted on July 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 97:11-12 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. I have the feeling I’ve written on this before, because the Japanese … Continue reading →

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