Tag Archives: meditation

Meditation; October 12, 2026

Posted on October 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. This could apply to insomnia, but it implies something much deeper. Rather than not being able to sleep, it speaks of meditating … Continue reading →

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Considering Jesus; September 3, 2026

Posted on September 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. How much do we really think about Jesus? We use His name freely enough, even casually, … Continue reading →

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Disciples; April 22, 2026

Posted on April 24, 2026 by jgarrott

John 8:31-31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Various discussions are held as to the definition … Continue reading →

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Believing; December 31, 2025

Posted on January 1, 2026 by jgarrott

John 3:12 “I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?” This is the most familiar of all Bible passages, yet there is still much … Continue reading →

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Doing God’s Will; June 11, 2025

Posted on June 12, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:8 “I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” Once again we have a Psalm in which every verse cries out for meditation, but then, that is a characteristic of good poetry: compressing deep meaning … Continue reading →

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Being Right Before God; May 31, 2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 19:14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Verses 7-10 are very enjoyably set to music in both English and Japanese, and verses 12-13 are deep and … Continue reading →

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Self-Control; February 28, 2025

Posted on March 1, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 9:27 No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. This is a verse I have come back … Continue reading →

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Giving Your Body; February 9, 2025

Posted on February 10, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” This is certainly a familiar passage, read or recited (or … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of the Incarnation; December 28, 2024

Posted on December 29, 2024 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:19-20 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. When you think about it, it’s … 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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