Tag Archives: faith

August 13, 2016

Posted on August 17, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 28:9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable. We are back to the fact that God sees and pays attention to our hearts, rather than to whatever facade we put up to … Continue reading →

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July 12, 2016

Posted on July 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the Lord’s great love for ever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. At first glance this Psalm seems out of place in a series on the theme of … Continue reading →

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July 10, 2016

Posted on July 11, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 83:18 Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord— that you alone are the Most High over all the earth. This Psalmist was focused on human enemies, but the prayer in this verse, at least, is valid … Continue reading →

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July 9, 2016

Posted on July 11, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 79:9-10 Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake. Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” This is another Psalm from after the … Continue reading →

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June 20, 2016

Posted on June 22, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:14-15 But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands. This is the perfect pivot from the complaints of verses 9-13. Open confessions of faith are generally quite helpful, … Continue reading →

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June 19, 2016

Posted on June 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth. Along with Psalm 22, this verse is also one that Jesus perhaps quoted from the cross. (He at least said the same thing, … Continue reading →

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June 16, 2016

Posted on June 17, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? This is a dearly loved Psalm indeed, with several parts of it … Continue reading →

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May 24, 2016

Posted on May 25, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 102:12-13 But you, O Lord, sit enthroned for ever; your renown endures through all generations. You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her Even the introduction to this Psalm says … 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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May 12, 2016

Posted on May 13, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 42:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. This refrain, which appears again in verse 11 and in … Continue reading →

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