Tag Archives: focus

Help; June 2, 2023

Posted on June 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One … Continue reading →

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Waiting on God; May 29, 2023

Posted on May 30, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 25:9 In that day they will say,“Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.” In reading this … Continue reading →

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Salvation; May 28, 2023

Posted on May 29, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 12:2 “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” This brief chapter is one of many reasons I like Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Perfection; May 10, 2023

Posted on May 11, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:96 To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. Perfection is an interesting thing. On the one hand we find it exquisite, but then it can become boring. Likewise, different people can have completely different … Continue reading →

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Salvation; May 7, 2023

Posted on May 8, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 118:14 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. In a way this Psalm seems almost like a “best hits collection” of lines from other Psalms. That said, it has some pretty good lines … Continue reading →

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An Undivided Heart; April 29, 2023

Posted on April 30, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. There are other striking passages in this Psalm, but this verse sings to me … Continue reading →

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Stress; April 23, 2023

Posted on April 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. This verse has been beautifully set to music, and it is essentially quoted by Peter: “Cast all your anxiety on … Continue reading →

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Focus; April 19, 2023

Posted on April 20, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:5 Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare. … Continue reading →

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Righteous; April 18, 2023

Posted on April 19, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalms 37:30-31 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip. Several times in the Bible, particularly in Psalms and … Continue reading →

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Being Still; March 5, 2023

Posted on March 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” I can’t read this verse without thinking of the musical setting Evie Karlsson put it to, which I have translated into Japanese. It is a very … Continue reading →

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