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Be Still and Know

Be Still and Know
Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 God calls us to be still. In Hebrew it is one word, harpu, and means to cease striving, let go, or even drop your weapons. Being still and calming our mind in the face of stressful or difficult situations is good advice that is found…
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Perfect Peace

Perfect Peace
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 The world has so much chaos that peace is a much sought state. It is found only in God. In a few Biblical passages, like this one, we see the phrase “perfect peace.” The Hebrew is actually…
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The Lord give you peace

The Lord give you peace
The Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.  Numbers 6:24-25 Peace is the embodiment and fulfillment of all the prior portions of the blessing. When He gives us favor, when He…
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One Body: Unity and Peace

One Body: Unity and Peace
… eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 Paul is instructing us on how to walk in a way worthy of our calling. He mentions our manner – which is to be humble, gentle, patient and loving – and our goal which is to maintain unity. The unity mentioned here comes…
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