Tag Archives: pain

God’s Supply; March 8, 2025

Posted on March 9, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. I have no idea how many times I’ve quoted this verse! Along with John 16:33 it has given me … Continue reading →

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The Great Physician; August 2, 2024

Posted on August 3, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:12-13 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” It’s … Continue reading →

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Physical Issues; June 23, 2024

Posted on June 24, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 6:2 Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint;    heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. I think the older a person gets, the closer to home this verse be­comes! Different translations render this as “My bones are troubled” … Continue reading →

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Blessings in Trials; February 4, 2023

Posted on February 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. It is hardly surprising that essentially the entire book of Philippians came up when I was researching Scriptures on The Joy of the Lord. For the next few days … Continue reading →

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In Step with the Spirit; February 3, 2023

Posted on February 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. When everything but the list of the sins of the flesh is underlined in my Bible in both languages, from verse 13 through the … Continue reading →

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Parental Discipline; October 11, 2022

Posted on October 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 23:13-14 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death. Talk about politically incorrect Biblical truth! In some places, … Continue reading →

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Focus; September 4, 2022

Posted on September 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:23 My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you– I, whom you have redeemed. Singing praise to God brings joy. The Psalmist is evidently in a pretty rough situation, but when he shifts his focus … Continue reading →

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Suffering; March 11, 2022

Posted on March 15, 2022 by jgarrott

Job 19:25-26 “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.” This magnificent statement has naturally been … Continue reading →

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Response to Suffering; February 12, 2022

Posted on February 14, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. The Japanese and the NIV reverse the order of the elements … Continue reading →

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Sleep; June 11, 2021

Posted on June 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 4:4, 8 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. In my … Continue reading →

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