Tag Archives: anxiety

February 4, 2016

Posted on February 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. We can only imagine the ferocious storm of emotions those women were experiencing. The events of Jesus’ trial and … Continue reading →

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February 1, 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Haggai 2:5 “‘This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.’” The thing that strikes me about this verse is God saying, “My Spirit is working among … Continue reading →

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January 5, 2016

Posted on January 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:25-26 Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. There are some real differences in translation between the … Continue reading →

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November 19, 2015

Posted on November 20, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 22:13 “Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the Lord gave to Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” We all have a … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2015

Posted on November 15, 2015 by jgarrott

Judges 6:14 The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” This is a very powerful Scripture for those who, like Gideon, have their … Continue reading →

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October 26, 2015

Posted on October 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Genesis 46:3 “I am God, the God of your father,” he said. “Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.” New places and new experiences can be scary. Here … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2015

Posted on October 22, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:13-15 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” But … Continue reading →

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August 23, 2015

Posted on August 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Micah 7:7 But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. The circumstances just described are horrible indeed, and frankly bring to mind conditions in the US … Continue reading →

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August 22, 2015

Posted on August 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Hosea 2:15 There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will sing as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out … Continue reading →

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April 17, 2015

Posted on April 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 69:1 Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. This verse has always struck me for its plain, unvarnished honesty. Everyone gets into situations sometimes when the brain says, “OK, now it’s time to … Continue reading →

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