Tag Archives: seeking God

Morning Devotions; February 2, 2026

Posted on February 3, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. There are many Bible passages, particularly in the Psalms, that speak of seeking God early in the morning. It’s a simple fact of human … Continue reading →

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Desiring to Learn; January 27, 2026

Posted on January 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:64 The earth is filled with your love, Lord; teach me your decrees. God always stands ready to teach us, but we have to be willing to be taught. Again I am reminded of my students over 40+ years of school … Continue reading →

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God’s Presence; June 3, 2025

Posted on June 4, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek:that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. I’m sure this is … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; May 29, 2025

Posted on May 30, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 14:1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. I couldn’t begin to count how many times I heard or read the first line of this verse … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Lord; May 9, 2025

Posted on May 10, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 16:10-11 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. It’s hard to know where to stop when reading this Psalm, and indeed, we will read more of it … Continue reading →

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Angels; February 13, 2025

Posted on February 14, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 24:5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? I noticed many years ago that almost any time … Continue reading →

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Seeking God; December 20, 2024

Posted on December 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek. I have long loved this verse, and have written on it countless times. However, it still resonates within me every time I read it. Different translations … Continue reading →

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True Worship; October 4, 2024

Posted on October 5, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 50:14-15 “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High,and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” God has just made it very clear that He doesn’t need anything we could give Him, … Continue reading →

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Trusting God’s Schedule; September 27, 2024

Posted on September 28, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Once again we have a Psalm that is incredibly rich. Not surprisingly, several parts of it have been set to music. It’s almost surprising to realize all of those songs … Continue reading →

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Knowing God; June 21, 2024

Posted on June 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 4:8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. Even in this short Psalm there were several verses that spoke to me, but I’ll limit myself to this one for the moment. The benefits … Continue reading →

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