Tag Archives: God’s guidance

Advice; July 22, 2025

Posted on July 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. I almost didn’t keep reading, after hitting this first verse in today’s passage. Not all advice is wise, or righteous, or honest, but a refusal … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; June 25, 2025

Posted on June 26, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly. This should be the prayer of every believer, because we should want to hear what the Lord is … Continue reading →

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Procrastination; January 5, 2025

Posted on January 6, 2025 by jgarrott

John 9:4 “As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.” This story of Jesus healing the man born blind is one of my favorites in … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Example; December 10, 2024

Posted on December 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. I have no idea how many times I’ve written on this verse, but it hits me every time I … Continue reading →

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Human Stupidity; November 22, 2024

Posted on November 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 17:4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” I am reminded of Einstein’s famous quote: … Continue reading →

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God’s Omniscience; October 19, 2024

Posted on October 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. I really thought I would be writing on other than this most famous part … Continue reading →

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Righteousness; June 22, 2024

Posted on June 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 5:8 Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me. I have written repeatedly on verse 3, in reference to morning devotions, but this verse is even more famous, having been beautifully set to music. The … Continue reading →

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Obedience to God; May 19, 2024

Posted on May 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 26:19 “So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven.” How many of us are genuinely obedient to what God shows us? Not many people are given as dramatic a vision as Paul was, but … Continue reading →

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Proof; April 22, 2024

Posted on April 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 12:38 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you.” There are all kinds of proof, and all sorts of reasons for asking for proof. … Continue reading →

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Following God; March 11, 2023

Posted on March 12, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Kings 17:15 They followed worthless idols and themselves became worthless. I was struck by this wording in the NIV, and when I read the Japanese it was essentially identical. We often say things like, “You are what you eat,” … Continue reading →

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