Tag Archives: obeying God

Listen! ;January 24, 2026

Posted on January 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:4 Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. This theme is repeated many times in David’s Psalms, and God granted his request at least as many times. David had no education, as we think of it, but God taught … Continue reading →

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Being Taught by God; January 20, 2026

Posted on January 21, 2026 by jgarrott

Job 32:8 But it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding. This immediately brings to mind what Jesus said in the Upper Room: “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Faith; December 22, 2025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” I don’t know how many times I’ve written on this verse, but it’s a lot. Even so, it still hits me every time … Continue reading →

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Serving God; December 16, 2025

Posted on December 17, 2025 by jgarrott

Haggai 2:4 “Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty.” To be honest, every time I read Haggai I get irritated at how often he interjects, “Declares the Lord.” It’s … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Spirit; October 20, 2025

Posted on October 21, 2025 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:16, 25 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. There are various songs that I like very much … Continue reading →

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Prayer; July 27, 2025

Posted on July 28, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 28:9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable. This is a little detail that a lot of people overlook. We can go through all the right motions, but if our hearts aren’t turned … Continue reading →

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God’s Omniscience; June 30, 2025

Posted on July 1, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 94:9-11 Does he who fashioned the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see?Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge?The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile. This is one of the … Continue reading →

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Walking with God; June 26, 2025

Posted on June 27, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness;give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. This particular prayer of David should be universal to every believer. We all experience “a divided heart” at times. We have … Continue reading →

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Stewardship; May 12, 2025

Posted on May 13, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 29:14 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” It’s interesting how … Continue reading →

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Individual Accountability; April 26, 2025

Posted on April 27, 2025 by jgarrott

John 21:21-22 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” We are so prone to compare ourselves to other people, … Continue reading →

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