Tag Archives: asking God

Praying for the World; September 12, 2021

Posted on September 14, 2021 by jgarrott

John 17:9 “I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours.” This verse in English has always bothered me a bit. It feels like when God told … Continue reading →

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The Best; August 17, 2021

Posted on August 20, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 10:51-52 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along … Continue reading →

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God’s Supply; August 3, 2021

Posted on August 5, 2021 by jgarrott

Zechariah 10:1 Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the Lord who makes the storm clouds. He gives showers of rain to men, and plants of the field to everyone. I think many modern readers completely miss … Continue reading →

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Obedient Prayer; July 9, 2021

Posted on July 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:10-12 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to … Continue reading →

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Bold Prayer; June 10, 2021

Posted on June 12, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 2:8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. The Creator is speaking to the Messiah here, the Father to the Son, but there is still a principle that … Continue reading →

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Bold Prayer; April 18, 2021

Posted on April 19, 2021 by jgarrott

Genesis 24:12 Then he prayed, “O Lord, God of my master Abraham, give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.” This is a very interesting story. We don’t even know the name of this servant/slave, though it’s … Continue reading →

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Asking God; March 2, 2021

Posted on March 5, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” It strikes me that it’s not wrong to ask for … Continue reading →

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Receiving God’s Blessings; June 29, 2020

Posted on July 2, 2020 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” There is a lot in this verse. In the first place, it brings to mind Jesus’ instructions to ask, … Continue reading →

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Asking for People; September 2, 2018

Posted on September 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 27:23-24 “Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives … Continue reading →

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Prayer; April 22, 2018

Posted on April 24, 2018 by jgarrott

Zechariah 10:1 Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the Lord who makes the storm clouds. He gives showers of rain to men, and plants of the field to everyone. One significant background detail is important in … Continue reading →

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