Tag Archives: being used by God

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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May 13, 2016

Posted on May 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 54:4 Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. This basic understanding was at the foundation of David’s life. He went through a lot and he did a lot, but he was aware that … Continue reading →

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March 25, 2016

Posted on March 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Judges 16:28 Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “O Sovereign Lord, remember me. O God, please strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.” This is an interesting … 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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September 26, 2015

Posted on September 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:3-4 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love you have for all the saints. Colossians is unique … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2015

Posted on August 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 24:33-34 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” This is a clear … Continue reading →

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April 28, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Here we have yet another illustration of why David was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22): … Continue reading →

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December 17, 2014

Posted on December 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 1:18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well on in years.” It never struck me before, but Zechariah and Elizabeth had to be under 50, … Continue reading →

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August 18, 2014

Posted on August 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers righteousness on you. I really like the song that … Continue reading →

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July 12, 2014

Posted on July 13, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:5-6 I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me, so that from the rising of the sun to the place of … Continue reading →

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