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Tag Archives: peace
Pray for Our Schools
The school year is coming to an end. This week, we’ll search Scripture to find good and godly words to pray over the schools dear to our hearts. The Bible offers this prayer for the city of Jerusalem: … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged peace, Psalm 122:7, safety, school
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Peace for the Nations
Posted in Prayer Pictures
Tagged Isaiah 53:5, Judges 3:11, peace, prayer, shalom, shaqat
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What and Where on My Prayer List
Psalm 122:7 (ERV) May there be peace within your walls. Psalm 122 refers specifically to Jerusalem. And yes, I do pray for the peace of Jerusalem. But this prayer can apply to so many places. When I lock my … Continue reading
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Tagged peace, prayer, Psalm 122:7
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Marking Time
The 1th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 marked the end of the first World War, the “war to end all wars.” It didn’t. End all wars, that is. Since then, there have been … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Armistice Day, Mark 13:7, November 11, peace, Revelation 22:20, war
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Safe from War
Armistice: arma (weapons) sistere (come to a stop). The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. An armistice was signed, ending the “Great War,” the “war to end all war.” Only it didn’t. There have been … Continue reading
In the Name of Peace
Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Jerusalem. “The city of Salem. the city of Shalom. The city of peace. Lord God, may Jerusalem live up to its name. May it live up to your name, Prince of Peace. … Continue reading
Private Peace
A bit of ancient wisdom: “We should have much more peace if we would not busy ourselves with the sayings and doings of others.” Thomas a Kempis, (1380-1471) Some things never change.
Simply Look
Simple words from Jesus: John 14:27 (CEV) I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I can give. It isn’t like the peace that this world can give. Don’t look to the world for peace. … Continue reading
Pray the News
The news interrupted my plan for this week’s blog. You’ve heard this before: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend your right to say it.” Here’s my variation on the theme: I disapprove of what you say, and … Continue reading