Tag Archives: prayer

The Best; August 17, 2021

Posted on August 20, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 10:51-52 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along … Continue reading →

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Deliverance Ministry; August 16, 2021

Posted on August 20, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 9:28-29 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer. “ It has always struck me as interesting, to say the least, … Continue reading →

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Morning Devotions; August 13, 2021

Posted on August 15, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. This verse has always been an encouragement to me, but a lot … Continue reading →

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Already/Not Yet; August 10. 2021

Posted on August 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:22 “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Here, or in the slightly more specific record in Mark 11:24, Jesus says something so extreme that it is shocking. Frankly, it violates both our logic … Continue reading →

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Ministry; August 7, 2021

Posted on August 10, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:7-8 “As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.” The prayer in today’s reading is … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Authority; August 6, 2021

Posted on August 9, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 8:10 When Jesus heard this, he was astonished and said to those following him, “I tell you the truth, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.” This is a famous story, but do we really … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; August 5, 2021

Posted on August 9, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 7:11 “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” Just because a Scripture is familiar … Continue reading →

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God’s Supply; August 3, 2021

Posted on August 5, 2021 by jgarrott

Zechariah 10:1 Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the Lord who makes the storm clouds. He gives showers of rain to men, and plants of the field to everyone. I think many modern readers completely miss … Continue reading →

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Repentance; July 29, 2021

Posted on August 1, 2021 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:9-10 The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him; we have not obeyed the Lord our God or kept the laws he gave us through his servants the prophets. This chapter is … Continue reading →

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Sincerity; July 25, 2021

Posted on July 27, 2021 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 42:6 “Whether it is favorable or unfavorable, we will obey the Lord our God, to whom we are sending you, so that it will go well with us, for we will obey the Lord our God.” It is amazing … Continue reading →

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