Tag Archives: blessing

Words; February 14, 2023

Posted on February 15, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Timpthy 1:2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. This chapter has several verses that are long-time favorites, but it struck me just now that this verse, which … Continue reading →

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Job’s Joy; August 2, 2022

Posted on August 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Job 6:10 Then I would still have this consolation– my joy in unrelenting pain– that I had not denied the words of the Holy One. Job went through a lot. Whether he actually existed or whether the book was written … Continue reading →

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Personal Blessings; June 22, 2022

Posted on June 27, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul’s blessings weren’t just for groups, but also for those closest to Him. We know nothing … Continue reading →

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Blessing People; June 21, 2022

Posted on June 27, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. Paul … Continue reading →

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Peace in Turmoil; May 11, 2022

Posted on May 15, 2022 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. What a magnificent statement of faith! Micah has just described complete societal breakdown, but he still … Continue reading →

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Benediction; October 15, 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Once again I was undecided among several verses in this chapter as to … Continue reading →

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Trouble; July 19, 2021

Posted on July 22, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 65:10 “Sharon will become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, for my people who seek me.” We don’t usually think of Isaiah as a judgmental prophet, but this chapter doesn’t make … Continue reading →

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Blessing Others; June 15, 2021

Posted on June 17, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalms 20:1-2 May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. It’s interesting that this … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness; June 9, 2021

Posted on June 12, 2021 by jgarrott

Job 42:10 After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord made him prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before. We are often very slow to realize that blessing others results in our blessing. Here, … Continue reading →

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Words; May 1, 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 1:17 Eli answered, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.” Eli’s words to Hannah were very simple, but because he was the priest, Hannah received them as from … Continue reading →

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