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Tag Archives: justice
National Prosperity
How would you measure the prosperity of a nation? Here are some possibilities. Total wealth Economic output Employment rate Average income How does God evaluate a nation’s prosperity? Perhaps he looks at justice and righteousness. Proverbs 17:15 (EXB) … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged justice, prosperity, Proverbs 17:15, righteousness
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MLK: Peace and Justice
“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Stride Toward Freedom, 1957 Justice, peace … and blessings. Psalm 106:3 (ESV) Blessed are they who observe justice, who … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., justice, peace, Psalm 106:3
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A Flood of Justice and Righteousness
God had harsh words for some Old Testament celebrations. Amos 5:21, 23-24 (NIV) “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me … Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen … Continue reading
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Tagged Amos 5:21-24, Christmas, justice, righteousness
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Morning Prayer: Establish Justice and Righteousness
Good morning, Lord. Alas, our world is broken. People (and nations) serve themselves, with no concern for those they hurt. Justice is distorted by money and power. Truth is spun, twisted and turned inside out. Save us from ourselves. Even … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Isaiah 9:7, justice, morning prayer, Revelation 22:20, righteousness
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God Loves Righteousness and Justice
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Tagged justice, love, Psalm 33:5, righteousness
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Morning Prayer: Grace and Mercy
Good morning, Lord. You are perfect, I am unrighteousness–You grant me grace. You are just, I look out for myself at the expense of others–You grant me mercy. I am blessed. Thank You.
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Morning Prayer: Right and True
Good morning, Lord. You set the standard. Even when I’m trying, I fall short (and all too often I’m not trying). Give me eyes to see and ears to hear Your Word. Fill my mind with Your wisdom and fill … Continue reading
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The Cornerstone of Justice and Righteousness
This is how I visualize justice and righteousness. Justice (horizontal) is our relationship with the people around us. Righteousness (vertical) is our relationship with God. And Jesus is the cornerstone. Ephesians 2:20 (NLT) Together, we are his house, … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Righteous and Just
Good morning, Lord. You are perfectly righteous and just, I am not. Forgive me for questioning Your ways, for thinking I know better than You how things should work, how the world should run. Forgive me for taking the short … Continue reading
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Tagged justice, morning prayer, righteousness, Your kingdom come
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The Advent of Justice and Righteousness
On this first Sunday of Advent, I heard these familiar words from the prophet Isaiah: Isaiah 9:7 (NIV) He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time … Continue reading
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