Tag Archives: trusting God

November 18, 2011

Posted on November 20, 2011 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. The image I get is of baby birds in the nest. (Not that of a dentist, … Continue reading →

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November 17, 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:35 You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God! The fact of the matter is, it is God who gives power and strength to … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:6-7 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. People have a bad tendency to rely on their tools, … Continue reading →

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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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