Tag Archives: suffering

December 9, 2014

Posted on December 12, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:4 Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. This verse opens up the entire issue of election and free … Continue reading →

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October 4, 2014

Posted on October 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 5:3-4 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. I was honestly wondering what the Lord was going to speak to me through this very … Continue reading →

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August 24, 2014

Posted on August 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Micah 7:7 But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. God is our refuge even in the most horrible of circumstances. The verse before this describes … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2014

Posted on May 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:67, 71 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. Wow! This is strong stuff! It’s one thing for … Continue reading →

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April 16, 2014

Posted on April 20, 2014 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.” I don’t … Continue reading →

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March 23, 2014

Posted on March 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Job 36:15 “But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction. I don’t know that I’ve ever really noticed this verse before; it wasn’t underlined in any Bible I’ve used for the past … Continue reading →

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March 18, 2014

Posted on March 23, 2014 by jgarrott

Job 2:9-10 “His wife said to him, “Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!” He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2014

Posted on January 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 10:1920 “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your … Continue reading →

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December 22, 2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by jgarrott

John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. As often as this verse is quoted, I don’t think the implications of it are really … Continue reading →

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August 29, 2013

Posted on August 31, 2013 by jgarrott

Job 1:21-22 “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.” In all this, Job did not sin by charging … Continue reading →

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