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Tag Archives: peace
Morning Prayer: Peace
Good morning, Lord. I thank You for the quiet peace of the early morning. Soon I will go out of this peaceful place into the wild world. May I be a vessel who safely carries Your peace, pouring out a … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Kings 4, morning prayer, peace
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Speak Peace
“Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.” Edward H. Bickersteth, 1875 “Peace within” — no matter what troubles swirl around us. Fully aware of the coming crucifixion, Jesus spoke peace to … Continue reading
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Tagged Edward Henry Bickersteth, J, John 14:27, peace
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Morning Prayer: Peace
Good morning, Lord. My early morning quiet time with You equips me for a day filled with foolishness and frustration. If I focus on the craziness swirling around me, I am overwhelmed and fearful. If I focus on You, I … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Peace
Good morning, Lord. The snow continues to fall, and work is cancelled. My neighborhood is shrouded in peace. True peace comes from You–internally, in our hearts, and externally, in our world. Fill me with Your peace, gently, like snowflakes piling … Continue reading
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
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., justice, peace, Psalm 106:3
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Less Envy, More Peace
Envy–that’s a problem. James 3:16 (EXB) Where jealousy [or envy] and selfishness [selfish ambition] are, there will be confusion [chaos; disorder]. Wishing I had what others do (wealth, popularity or social status) rarely leads to something good. James offers the … Continue reading
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Tagged envy, James 3:16-18, peace
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Heirs of Peace
“O God, Who are the unsearchable abyss of peace, the ineffable sea of love, the fountain of blessings, and the bestower of affection, Who sends peace to those that receive it; open to us this day the sea of Your … Continue reading
Peace and Quiet
Just imagine – all the clatter and clamor of our world ceases. Habakkuk 2:20 (ESV) The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. Awesome!
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Tagged Habakkuk 2:20, peace, quiet, silence
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Live at Peace
Romans 12:18 (AMP) If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. “Live at peace.” Don’t pick a fight. Don’t take the bait. Watch your words. Now would be a good time. … Continue reading