Tag Archives: God’s blessings

July 21, 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:1-3 Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. They do nothing wrong; they walk in his … Continue reading →

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April 8, 2016

Posted on April 10, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Kings 9:6-7 “But if you or your sons turn away from me and do not observe the commands and decrees I have given you and go off to serve other gods and worship them, then I will cut off … Continue reading →

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September 20, 2015

Posted on September 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. This introduces one of Paul’s famous tumultuously long, packed, and thoroughly Greek … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Different translations use different words for the Hebrew that the NIV renders as “love,” (the Japanese uses “integrity”) but the point is, when your goals are right, … Continue reading →

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May 14, 2014

Posted on May 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 103:2 Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. David starts his Psalm of praise this way, and then spends the next 17 verses expressing some of the good things God does. I like the … Continue reading →

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July 8, 2013

Posted on July 10, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 6:11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. This whole 6th chapter of Romans is enormously important for our being able to live like God’s children, instead of like children … Continue reading →

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November 1, 2012

Posted on November 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 103:2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits– I like the way the Japanese expresses this verse: “Don’t forget a single one of the good things the Lord has done for us.” David shows … Continue reading →

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October 16, 2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. There is so much thoughtful, meaningful content in … Continue reading →

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February 14, 2012

Posted on February 16, 2012 by jgarrott

Hosea 2:8 “She has not acknowledged that I was the one who gave her the grain, the new wine and oil, who lavished on her the silver and gold– which they used for Baal.” I don’t know the Hebrew for … Continue reading →

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November 13, 2011

Posted on November 13, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly. God’s blessings are not to be hidden. That’s not … Continue reading →

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