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Tag Archives: peace
Turn Fury to Peace
“Praise to the Lord, who, when tempests their warfare are waging, Who, when the elements madly around thee are raging, Biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace, Whirlwinds and waters assuaging.” Joachim Neander, 1680 Trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1863 … Continue reading
Christ’s Peace
“Christ died. He left a will in which He gave His soul to His Father, His body to Joseph of Arimathea, His clothes to the soldiers, and His mother to John. But to His disciples, who had left all to … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Matthew Henry, peace, peace that passes understanding, Philippians 4:7
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Live in Peace
Romans 12:18 (NASB) If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people. It takes effort on everyone’s part to live in peace. Question is, am I a roadblock on the path to … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Lamentations 3:23, peace, Romans 12:18
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The Advent of Peace
“The feast day of your birth resembles you, Lord Because it brings joy to all humanity . . . Your day is a means and a pledge of peace. At your birth heaven and earth were reconciled, Since you came … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Ephrem the Syrian, peace, reconciliation
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Peace that Passes Understanding
Philippians 4:7 (ESV) And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. God’s peace isn’t logical. It is beyond anything we can conjure up in our own minds. We … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Hebrews 11:1, peace, Philippians 4:7
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War and Peace
“What! At peace with the Father, and at war with His Children? It cannot be.” John Flavel (1627–1691) Good morning, Lord. I say I want to live at peace with You and those around me. But then, I … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged John Flavel, peace, unity
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No Peace
Jeremiah 6:14 (NIRV) They bandage the wounds of my people as if they were not very deep. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say. But there isn’t any peace. The world’s version of peace is like a band aid on a … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Jeremiah 6:14, no peace, peace
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Know Peace
2 Thessalonians 3:16 (MEV) Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. Know God, know peace. No God, no peace. ‘Nuff said. Good morning, Lord. The … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Thessalonians 3:16, God, know God, peace
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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
Posted in Morning Prayer
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
Posted in Lent, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Edward Henry Bickersteth, J, John 14:27, peace
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