Tag Archives: joy

October 4, 2014

Posted on October 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 5:3-4 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. I was honestly wondering what the Lord was going to speak to me through this very … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2014

Posted on July 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 57:1-2 The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 50:23 He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way, so that I may show him the salvation of God. 40 years ago I learned this verse in the King James translation set to music: “Who … Continue reading →

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April 27, 2014

Posted on April 29, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. This is a frequently quoted Psalm, but I think it is often misunderstood, in English at least. That’s one of the biggest benefits … Continue reading →

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April 16, 2014

Posted on April 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” I don’t … Continue reading →

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February 21, 2014

Posted on February 23, 2014 by jgarrott

3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. The longer I am in ministry, the truer this is. Of course this applies to my physical children but they are … Continue reading →

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December 31, 2013

Posted on January 1, 2014 by jgarrott

John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. This well known verse is deceptively simple. Whether you translate it as “believe,” as is traditional,” or “trust,” as the NIV and several other … Continue reading →

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September 28, 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. It is interesting that this anonymous Psalm should be so intimately connected with Christ. He Himself quoted verses 22 and 23, (Mat­thew … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2013

Posted on September 28, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 103:2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. When I get to this Psalm I’m in real trouble when it comes to choosing a particular verse, because every line in it speaks to me … Continue reading →

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April 27, 2013

Posted on April 30, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 14:17-18 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by … Continue reading →

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