Tag Archives: submission to God

The Lordship of Christ; October 5, 2017

Posted on October 11, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 16:2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” This Psalm, and especially verse 6, was a favorite of my father and grandfather before me. On top of that, Peter … Continue reading →

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Internal Struggles; October 4, 2017

Posted on October 11, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 13:2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? I would dare say there’s not a person alive who hasn’t experienced internal struggles like this; they are part of the human … Continue reading →

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One with the Lord; July 5, 2017

Posted on July 7, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:61 “But your hearts must be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.” Once again we have clear proof that being the instrument for speaking … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2017

Posted on April 20, 2017 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” This is … Continue reading →

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October 3, 2016

Posted on October 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” In the time of His greatest trial, Jesus still gave valuable instruction for the benefit of all who … Continue reading →

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January 21, 2016

Posted on January 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 51:46 Do not lose heart or be afraid when rumors are heard in the land; one rumor comes this year, another the next, rumors of violence in the land and of ruler against ruler. This time the NIV and … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2016

Posted on January 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 42:5-6 Then they said to Jeremiah, “May the Lord be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not act in accordance with everything the Lord your God sends you to tell us. Whether it is favorable … Continue reading →

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December 18, 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:37-38 “For nothing is impossible with God.” “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. What a contrast to Gabriel’s interaction with Zechariah! I’m sure he … Continue reading →

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July 6, 2015

Posted on July 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:8-9 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. Going between languages produces some interesting insights. The term the Japanese uses … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2015

Posted on May 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Daniel 2:19 During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven. Exactly as the king’s other astrologers had told him, (Daniel 2:10-11) no human intellect could have revealed what the … Continue reading →

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