Philippians 4:8
The apostle Paul said, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you”
We are seeking more Peace. As the Nation arrives into the 2020 Elections, we want peace. We want to break the cycle of outrageous claims, ridiculous rhetoric with fear mongering. We want to be less surprised at fiery trials.
The Good Old Days filled with Peace. And Peaceful Allies. Not exactly. The UK had ongoing Civil War since the time of Charles I who was executed in 1649. And then again, Civil War with Scotland in The Battle of Culloden, the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745 - all but destroying Scottish Culture. 1775–1783 War for Independence. The French Revolution lasted 10 years from 1789 to 1799. 1812 War with the US. 1861-1865 American Civil War and then the World Wars.
We need to be less surprised and intrigued by harsh circumstance and refrain - "heartily" = from making this our discussions of weather, war and sports.
How do we find peace???
The "God of Peace" says, "Brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you.”
When we have dreams of peace, love, joy and prosperity we are not looking for war and hate to find trouble only serving as distraction.
It seems we have the Animal Farm Truth. We can focus on the hate, the war or we can build. Build lives, education, opportunities, dreams, families, marriage or slog around.
To focus on upbuilding Goals, takes us far.
Refuse the candidates who focus on hate and war. Find Solutions Providers. Delete hate providers rhetoric.
Abba, our Good and Joyous Father,
John found he could recognize You finding You are God of Love.
David found You to be God of Compassion as Father.
Jonah found You to be slow to anger, relenting to send calamity.
Paul found You to be God of endurance and encouragement. Finding Jesus to be our hope of Glory.
You are God who prefers the aroma of toasting bread in Your Temple. We find You have given us a recipe for Peace we can hold on to! And go far!
We pray for more Heaven on earth for ourselves and our cares. More Heaven on earth for those we love and have new beginnings as school starts again. For more Joy. More Love. For our Nation to trust in God and find Peace. More Heaven on earth as the Children of God fill this good earth of Your creation with prayers for Heaven.
The Children of God and the Nations seeking Your Brightness, will delight in Your Good Will. Continuing to Pray with Love and Hope - Nourishing our souls in Worship. Soaking our souls with Your Love and Nourishment.
In Jesus we will Rejoice. Jesus our King. Amen.
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you
♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †
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