Tag Archives: trusting God

Depression; June 19, 2021

Posted on June 21, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 42:1-2 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? I personally think these two … Continue reading →

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Sleep; June 11, 2021

Posted on June 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 4:4, 8 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. In my … Continue reading →

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Believing Prayer; May 27, 2021

Posted on May 30, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 5:20 He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. Too often, people pray as a last option. We tend to pray when nothing else works out! When I started reading this morning I wondered why I had … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Perception; May 24, 2021

Posted on May 27, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Kings 6:16-17 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s … 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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Bold Faith; May 19, 2021

Posted on May 23, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:21 Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” This is one of the most famous, and … 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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Confirmation Bias; April 4, 2021

Posted on April 8, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 24:11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. What a very human, common thing! We fail to receive valid information because it fails to meet our preconceptions. The flip side of … Continue reading →

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The Lordship of Christ; April 1, 2021

Posted on April 4, 2021 by jgarrott

John 19:15 But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered. Here, the priests were being honest! In a way it … Continue reading →

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Genuine Faith; March 12, 2021

Posted on March 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. Over the years I have become more and more impressed with … Continue reading →

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