Tag Archives: repentance

Salvation; September 24, 2019

Posted on September 26, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees. It’s always interesting when the Lord speaks to me through a verse that’s not underlined in my Bible. (This one is now, though!) The … Continue reading →

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Sin and Judgment; August 28, 2019

Posted on August 31, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 94:8-9 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? There were several verses in this Psalm … Continue reading →

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Class Action Prayer; August 18, 2019

Posted on August 22, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 70:4 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, “Let God be exalted!” David was in another tough spot here, but he knew better than to make … Continue reading →

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Sin and Salvation; August 10, 2019

Posted on August 13, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:6 They spread a net for my feet— I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path— but they have fallen into it themselves. I can imagine David’s delight at being able to write this. … Continue reading →

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Speaking Righteousness; August 9, 2019

Posted on August 13, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 52:3 You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking the truth. Here’s another verse I’m sure I’ve never written on before! We don’t really like reading the Bible’s descriptions of evil people, but they too can be … Continue reading →

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Redemption; August 8, 2019

Posted on August 9, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:10-11 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Psalm 51 is unique in several ways. In the … Continue reading →

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Hubris; August 1, 2019

Posted on August 4, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 36:1-2 An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin. A … Continue reading →

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Confession; July 29, 2019

Posted on July 31, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”— and you forgave the guilt of my sin. This Psalm has several dearly-loved passages … Continue reading →

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Repentance; July 6, 2019

Posted on July 8, 2019 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 30:6 The Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, so that you may love him with all your heart and with all your soul, and live. This chapter as a whole is talking … Continue reading →

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Eternal Life; June 18, 2019

Posted on June 20, 2019 by jgarrott

1 John 5:12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. It is interesting to me that John, the “Apostle of Love,” is the one who wrote some … Continue reading →

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