Tag Archives: seeking God

Legalism; May 28, 2021

Posted on May 30, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Chron 30:18-20 Although most of the many people who came from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar and Zebulun had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, “May the Lord, … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; May 12, 2021

Posted on May 15, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:39-40 “Then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive and act; deal with each man according to all he does, since you know his heart (for you alone know the hearts of all men), so that they will … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; May 10, 2021

Posted on May 14, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 3:9 “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” I think that Solomon’s point of greatest wisdom … Continue reading →

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Sowing and Reaping; March 19, 2021

Posted on March 22, 2021 by jgarrott

Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from … Continue reading →

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Seeking God; February 16, 2021

Posted on February 19, 2021 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 29:13-14 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord Some people seem to seek God halfheartedly, and that really doesn’t cut it. God … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; October 5, 2020

Posted on October 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:32 For the Lord detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. Some people say they want to hear from God, and others insist that claiming to hear from God is a sign of mental illness. … Continue reading →

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Needs; August 13, 2020

Posted on August 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 9:11 But the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. In Matthew’s account we learn that Jesus went to Bethsaida to … Continue reading →

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Receiving God’s Blessings; June 29, 2020

Posted on July 2, 2020 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” There is a lot in this verse. In the first place, it brings to mind Jesus’ instructions to ask, … Continue reading →

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Seeking God; December 9, 2019

Posted on December 10, 2019 by jgarrott

Amos 5:4, 14 This is what the Lord says to Israel: “Seek me and live” Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. The Lord … Continue reading →

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Sowing and Reaping; December 4, 2019

Posted on December 6, 2019 by jgarrott

Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers righteousness on you. Here’s another verse that has been … Continue reading →

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