Tag Archives: intimacy with God

Worship; February 22, 2021

Posted on February 25, 2021 by jgarrott

Amos 9:11 “In that day I will restore David’s fallen tent. I will repair its broken places, restore its ruins, and build it as it used to be.” Several Bible interpreters have taken this verse to indicate the restoration of … Continue reading →

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Seeking God; February 16, 2021

Posted on February 19, 2021 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 29:13-14 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord Some people seem to seek God halfheartedly, and that really doesn’t cut it. God … Continue reading →

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Knowing Christ; December 15, 2020

Posted on December 17, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day. I can’t read this Scripture without the … Continue reading →

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Receiving God’s Blessings; June 29, 2020

Posted on July 2, 2020 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” There is a lot in this verse. In the first place, it brings to mind Jesus’ instructions to ask, … Continue reading →

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Desires; May 2, 2020

Posted on May 4, 2020 by jgarrott

1 John 2:17 The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. The Bible is so full of rich truth! It is like a deliciously rich dessert that is also nutritionally … Continue reading →

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Joy; April 28, 2020

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal … Continue reading →

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Benediction; February 24, 2020

Posted on February 25, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. I have no idea how many times I have spoken this benediction, but … Continue reading →

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Prayer; December 17, 2019

Posted on December 20, 2019 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:8 “Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” The Bible says so many things that get totally ignored by well-meaning people! The only legitimate reason to repeat prayers, especially prayers … Continue reading →

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God’s Time Frame; December 12, 2019

Posted on December 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” I can’t off … Continue reading →

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When God Seems Distant; July 23, 2019

Posted on July 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 13:5-6 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me. The past few days it has come out how David heard from … Continue reading →

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