Tag Archives: joy

God’s Word in our Hearts; August 3, 2019

Posted on August 5, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:8 “I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.” This is another Psalm that I am torn when it comes to writing on just a little bit of it. There are several … Continue reading →

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Emotions; July 17, 2019

Posted on July 20, 2019 by jgarrott

Ezra 3:13 No one could distinguish the sound of the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people made so much noise. And the sound was heard far away. Intense emotions overlap. Actually, the weeping of the … Continue reading →

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The God of Hope; April 4, 2019

Posted on April 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. There are many benedictions recorded in the … Continue reading →

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Assurance; February 27, 2019

Posted on March 1, 2019 by jgarrott

John 16:22 “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” The disciples who heard Jesus say this went through some incredible … Continue reading →

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Seeking Jesus; February 7, 2019

Posted on February 13, 2019 by jgarrott

Luke 24:5-6 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” I have … Continue reading →

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Joy; January 22, 2019

Posted on January 26, 2019 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” It is going to be interesting over the next several months to figure out where in the passage the … Continue reading →

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Differences; January 12, 2019

Posted on January 14, 2019 by jgarrott

Revelation 7:9 After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no-one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes … Continue reading →

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Parents and Children; January 3, 2019

Posted on January 5, 2019 by jgarrott

3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. This seems like a direct echo of verse 4 of 2nd John, which came up yesterday. However, there he is speaking … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Faith; December 19, 2018

Posted on December 22, 2018 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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Perseverance; December 15, 2018

Posted on December 17, 2018 by jgarrott

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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