Tag Archives: trusting God

November 12, 2011

Posted on November 13, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. This famous passage expresses an important truth, but … Continue reading →

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November 10, 2011

Posted on November 11, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 29:11 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. There are times when having the Japanese to read is a big advantage, and this is one of them. Japanese distinguishes between inner peace … Continue reading →

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November 9, 2011

Posted on November 11, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 21:7 For the king trusts in the LORD; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken. This Psalm says it is “of David,” but it gives the impression that it was written about him, … Continue reading →

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November 8, 2011

Posted on November 8, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 20:7-8 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. People trust in, or … Continue reading →

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November 4, 2011

Posted on November 5, 2011 by jgarrott

Job 1:21 “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.” This is a well known verse, but obviously not … Continue reading →

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November 3, 2011

Posted on November 5, 2011 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 9:20-21 You gave your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold your manna from their mouths, and you gave them water for their thirst. For forty years you sustained them in the desert; they lacked nothing, their … Continue reading →

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October 26, 2011

Posted on October 28, 2011 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:58 “May he turn our hearts to him, to walk in all his ways and to keep the commands, decrees and regulations he gave our fathers.” There are times when the office transcends the person, and for Solomon, … Continue reading →

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October 14, 2011

Posted on October 15, 2011 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 1:8 “See, I have given you this land. Go in and take possession of the land that the LORD swore he would give to your fathers–to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob–and to their descendants after them.” Sometimes God’s gifts seem … Continue reading →

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October 7, 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jgarrott

Genesis 39:23 The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did. Joseph is a prime example of faithfulness under pressure. He is also a prime … Continue reading →

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October 5, 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jgarrott

Genesis 26:22 He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, “Now the LORD has given us room and we will flourish in the land.” God will indeed provide … Continue reading →

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