Tag Archives: prayer

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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Delighting in God; September 24, 2026

Posted on September 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:4 Take delight in the Lord,    and he will give you the desires of your heart. This is a very famous verse, but it has been misappropriated at least as much as it has been applied properly. David’s own life … Continue reading →

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Answered Prayer; August 30, 2026

Posted on August 31, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 1:3 We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. It’s been a long time … Continue reading →

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Fasting; August 12, 2026

Posted on August 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 13:2-3 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and … Continue reading →

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Public Prayer; August 8, 2026

Posted on August 9, 2026 by jgarrott

John 11:42 “I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” There are many reasons for public prayer. The most common valid reason … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Leaders; July 14, 2026

Posted on July 15, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:8 “You heavens above, rain down my righteousness;    let the clouds shower it down.Let the earth open wide,    let salvation spring up,let righteousness flourish with it;    I, the Lord, have created it.” Many people have drawn parallels between Cyrus the Persian, whom this chapter talks … Continue reading →

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Parenting; July 1, 2026

Posted on July 2, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 3:13 For I told him that I would judge his family forever because of the sin he knew about; his sons blasphemed God, and he failed to restrain them. This was really dumping Samuel into the deep end of the … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; June 30, 2026

Posted on July 1, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 3:10 The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” This is about as literal a “calling” as is recorded in the whole Bible! It is a … Continue reading →

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Inquiring and Asking; May 1, 2026

Posted on May 2, 2026 by jgarrott

John 16:23 “In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” This verse is famous, but in English it’s a bit confusing. The Japanese … Continue reading →

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Harvest Workers; February 27, 2026

Posted on February 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” God is supreme over all, but He uses people to accomplish … Continue reading →

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