Philippians 4:8 ~ The God of Peace

 

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 Midterm Elections, we want peace. We want to break the cycle of outrageous claims, ridiculous rhetoric. We wish 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 circumstances and realize every life and every culture fights the good fight or the fall over fight. Don't be hateful or personal. Fight the good fight for those younger generations.  The unborn. 


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. This should be unifying, 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 the longing for more or easier life, instead we can build. Build lives, education, opportunities, dreams, families, marriage or slog around. Affordable childbirth instead of affordable abortion. If we have Hospitals helping children with cancer and health challenges.

 Why hasn't anyone stepped up to have childbirth affordably?

Why isn't our education as affordable as Canada and Europe. 

We need our Nation to focus on the Can Do of Faith. Not handouts that are a lie. Theft is Theft.  Listing addresses to rob is a form of theft. 

We need to empower the Nation, one person at a time.  Statistics say a college graduate is 2/3rd's more likely to marry for life. To be a shelter for family opportunities. To leave an inheritance for family growth and potential.

Empower each citizen with a future. 

Education. Housing. Skills to renew old Housing to be treasured.  Encourage personal hobbies, making, building  and all creative talents. Self investment and affirmation. 

When the Exodus of the Children of Israel arrived, the first goal wasn't toward building the Temple. When the Babylon Captives returned, the first goal wasn't building downtown or the Temple. God gave land to be a permanent investment, to learn to improve each person's life. To build families. And once this was established, then The Temple was built. What form of government was chosen? Self governance.

And as self governance is a journey, they found for National Strength, a government was created.  The Declaration of Independence defines the core purpose of government as securing people's natural, unalienable rights—including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—stating that governments derive their just powers directly from the consent of the governed. And Scriptures are filled with the events of Tyranny. When the Government dictates and takes. 

To focus on upbuilding. Goals, this takes us far.

Refuse the candidates who are not telling the truth. Diligently see lies have led to Tyranny. Theft leads to Tyranny consequences. Find Solutions Providers. Delete false 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.

We see prayers being answered. 

We pray with hope for the

weather experienced in the

first two centuries Anno Domini,

will abate and be good weather again.

Praying for safety and prosperity in these days.

More of Jesus Christ's Holy Spirit. 

Please continue to pray for peace and the wishes of our parents and great and grandparents to be fulfilled in a peaceful and complete manner. 

 God is moving and working 

and the joy of finding answered prayers.

Dwell in me,

Dwell in us,

Dwell in those we Love,

Help us to seek You first.

Peace and the Joy God gives us.

And we will finish well, 

in Jesus Christ. 

Thy Kingdom come

Thy will be done

on earth

as it is

in Heaven. 

And we will be blessed indeed. 

Jesus the Lord. Alleluia

and Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Bless the Lord Jesus

Thank You, Jesus

Yes, The Lord Fulfills His Purpose!