Tag Archives: patience

Timing; October 2, 2026

Posted on October 3, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 69:13 But I pray to you, Lord,    in the time of your favor;in your great love, O God,    answer me with your sure salvation. The first 13 verses of this Psalm have multiple points that jump out at me. Verse 9 … Continue reading →

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Faithful Lord; September 22, 2026

Posted on September 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:22 In my alarm I said,    “I am cut off from your sight!”Yet you heard my cry for mercy    when I called to you for help. Just about everyone, even strong believers, has moments of panic, when we feel like God … Continue reading →

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Our Calling; June 29, 2026

Posted on June 30, 2026 by jgarrott

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua’s calling was both dramatic and glorious, but we need to remember that … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; May 4, 2026

Posted on May 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Discipleship changes you. That should go without saying, but … Continue reading →

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Growing Faith; April 20, 2026

Posted on April 21, 2026 by jgarrott

John 3:2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.” As came out in … Continue reading →

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Patience; January 25, 2026

Posted on January 26, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord;    be strong and take heart    and wait for the Lord. I can’t read this Psalm without music rising in my heart and mind, because of all the wonderful songs that have been created from it. The Japanese translation of this … Continue reading →

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Time; January 4, 2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 24:18 Then Moses entered the cloud as he went on up the mountain. And he stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights. Sometimes what God does seems instantaneous, and sometimes it seems to take time, or even a … Continue reading →

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God’s Faithfulness; November 30, 2025

Posted on December 1, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? This whole passage, rightly famous at Christmas time as it is, is a testimony … Continue reading →

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Trials; November 12. 2025

Posted on November 13, 2025 by jgarrott

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. It’s … Continue reading →

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Witnesses; November 9, 2025

Posted on November 10, 2025 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. This is … Continue reading →

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