Tag Archives: blessings

God’s Plans for Us; July 15, 2026

Posted on July 16, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 48:18 If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea. Here, God is speaking through Isaiah to His people, and they are not at all in the situation … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; July 4, 2026

Posted on July 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 50:14-15 “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High,and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” In this Psalm God makes it very clear that He doesn’t need us, in any sense … Continue reading →

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Dependence on God; June 11, 2026

Posted on June 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:17 “You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.” One of the first requirements to receiving anything properly is … Continue reading →

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Suffering for the Kingdom; May 10, 2026

Posted on May 11, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 14:22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. This sounds very different from what you would hear in most churches today. We … Continue reading →

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Remembering Blessings; May 28, 2025

Posted on May 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 13:5-6 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me. This wouldn’t be considered one of David’s “major” Psalms, but it still contains major, practical truth. His … Continue reading →

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Happiness; May 5, 2025

Posted on May 6, 2025 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 26:11 Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household. In Deuteronomy, “rejoice” is essentially the same as “celebrate.” Thus, Moses is saying … Continue reading →

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Individual Accountability; April 26, 2025

Posted on April 27, 2025 by jgarrott

John 21:21-22 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” We are so prone to compare ourselves to other people, … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Gifts; March 3, 2025

Posted on March 4, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. This chapter is one I have studied a great deal, and each verse is very meaningful. The stress on unity in diversity … Continue reading →

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Perspective; December 23, 2024

Posted on December 24, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. This is such a familiar passage, I knew which verse I was going to write … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness; December 15, 2024

Posted on December 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:4 But I said, “I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing at all.Yet what is due me is in the Lord’s hand, and my reward is with my God.” I feel sure I’ve written on this before, because … Continue reading →

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