Tag Archives: God’s grace

God’s Blessings; April 28, 2023

Posted on April 29, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 84:12 O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you. Various parts of this Psalm have understandably been set to music in modern times. As a Levite, the Psalmist had plenty of opportunity to observe people as … Continue reading →

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Repentance; April 27, 2023

Posted on April 28, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 78:38-39 Yet he was merciful; he forgave their iniquities and did not destroy them. Time after time he restrained his anger and did not stir up his full wrath. He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze … Continue reading →

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Evil Men; April 22, 2023

Posted on April 23, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 52:1 Why do you boast of evil, you mighty man? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God? The “Doeg the Edomite” about whom this was written was a genuinely … Continue reading →

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Wealth; April 21, 2023

Posted on April 22, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 49:12-13 But man, despite his riches, does not endure; he is like the beasts that perish. This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sayings. This whole Psalm is about … Continue reading →

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God’s Promises; April 17, 2023

Posted on April 18, 2023 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. Verse four here is quite famous, but it … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; March 24, 2023

Posted on March 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 21:7 For the king trusts in the Lord; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken. This Psalm says it is “A Psalm of David,” but virtually everything about it seems like it was … Continue reading →

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Light in Darkness; March 22, 2023

Posted on March 23, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 18:28 You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. The section from verse 25 through verse 36 is completely underlined, and there are several songs that run through my mind as I read … Continue reading →

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Credentials; February 8, 2023

Posted on February 9, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. We take pride in many things, but most of them aren’t worth it. We evaluate ourselves and others on the basis of things … Continue reading →

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Living Out Salvation; February 7, 2023

Posted on February 8, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:12-13 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence–continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to … Continue reading →

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Blessings in Trials; February 4, 2023

Posted on February 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. It is hardly surprising that essentially the entire book of Philippians came up when I was researching Scriptures on The Joy of the Lord. For the next few days … Continue reading →

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