Tag Archives: trusting God

Being Used by God; November 23, 2017

Posted on November 30, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 118:22-23 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvellous in our eyes. This passage is famous because Jesus quoted it about Himself, as recorded in three of the Gospels. … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; November 11, 2017

Posted on November 14, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 81:10 I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. This is the simplest of interactions, bringing to mind baby birds in a nest, opening their … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; November 9, 2017

Posted on November 13, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 78:21-22 When the Lord heard them, he was very angry; his fire broke out against Jacob, and his wrath rose against Israel, for they did not believe in God or trust in his deliverance. When you think about it, … Continue reading →

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God’s Omniscience; November 5, 2017

Posted on November 8, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:15-16 My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. It … Continue reading →

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Renewing Truth; October 30, 2017

Posted on November 1, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 62:1-2 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I shall never be shaken. The Japanese is interestingly different from the NIV in … Continue reading →

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Getting Things Done; October 27, 2017

Posted on October 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Once again I find I wish I knew Hebrew. Where the NIV says “sustain you,” the Japanese says, “be concerned … Continue reading →

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Waiting Patiently; October 22, 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:1-2 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me … Continue reading →

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Inner Peace; October 14, 2017

Posted on October 17, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 29:11 The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. There is a very small difference in nuance between the English and the Japanese translations of this verse. Actually, it is just a shift … Continue reading →

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Faith vs. Trust; October 13, 2017

Posted on October 17, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 28:1, 8 To you I call, O Lord my Rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I shall be like those who have gone down to the pit. The Lord is the … Continue reading →

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Expectant Hope; October 12, 2017

Posted on October 15, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. This Psalm has many dearly loved verses in it, which I started to list, but they would include the majority of the Psalm! However, … Continue reading →

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