Tag Archives: serving God

Perspective; March 15, 2020

Posted on March 18, 2020 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ … Continue reading →

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Priorities; December 19, 2019

Posted on December 24, 2019 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:37-39 “Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and anyone who does not take his cross … Continue reading →

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Prayer; December 17, 2019

Posted on December 20, 2019 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:8 “Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” The Bible says so many things that get totally ignored by well-meaning people! The only legitimate reason to repeat prayers, especially prayers … Continue reading →

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Commitment; November 23, 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 32:17, 27 “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard … Continue reading →

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Life on Earth; November 19, 2019

Posted on November 20, 2019 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 12:5 “If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in safe country, how will you manage in the thickets by the Jordan?” I have … Continue reading →

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Witnesses; November 7, 2019

Posted on November 10, 2019 by jgarrott

Isaiah 43:10-11 “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be … Continue reading →

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Pleasing God; October 17, 2019

Posted on October 20, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:8-9 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. The Lord detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness. This is very simple, logical advice for … Continue reading →

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Servant of God; September 20, 2019

Posted on September 23, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:125 I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. This should be the declaration and prayer of every Christian. We delight, rightly enough, in being children of God, (John 1:12-13) but we tend to … Continue reading →

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God’s Dominion; September 4, 2019

Posted on September 8, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 103:22 Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, O my soul. This verse echoes the first verse of this Psalm, but whereas the first verse focuses on the private, the internal, this verse … Continue reading →

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Tools; August 5, 2019

Posted on August 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:6-7 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. Weapons, or any tools, for that matter, are all well … Continue reading →

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