Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Relationship with God; July 24, 2021

Posted on July 27, 2021 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 37:3 King Zedekiah, however, sent Jehucal son of Shelemiah with the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah to Jeremiah the prophet with this message: “Please pray to the Lord our God for us.” This little detail is both very human … Continue reading →

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God’s Unlimited Love; July 18, 2021

Posted on July 22, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 56:7 “These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer … Continue reading →

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Suffering; July 17, 2021

Posted on July 21, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 53:10 Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the … Continue reading →

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Obedient Prayer; July 9, 2021

Posted on July 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:10-12 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to … Continue reading →

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Decisions; June 27, 2021

Posted on June 30, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. David recognized the common human condition of being indecisive, and he wanted his decisions … Continue reading →

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Being Heard by God; June 14, 2021

Posted on June 17, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalms 17:6 I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. I think a common characteristic of those who pray a lot is the faith that they are being heard. … Continue reading →

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Knowledge; May 23, 2021

Posted on May 26, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Kings 4:27 When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she took hold of his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone! She is in bitter distress, … Continue reading →

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Sincerity; May 14, 2021

Posted on May 18, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:60-61 “…so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the Lord is God and that there is no other. But your hearts must be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his … Continue reading →

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Leadership; May 6, 2021

Posted on May 9, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 12:23 “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.” As I said in … Continue reading →

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Response to Circumstances; May 3, 2021

Posted on May 5, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 2:2 “There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. Recently I have been reminded many times that the people in the Bible for the most … Continue reading →

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