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PEACE - crave it, pursue it, go after it!

God's word tells us to seek peace and pursue it! 1 Peter 3:11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. In fact, it is one of the characteristics of the sons of God - Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.

I enjoy that our God is peace Himself - 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Lately, I have been enjoying the following verses related to peace:-

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

約 翰 福 音 14:27 我 留 下 平 安 给 你 们 ; 我 将 我 的 平 安 赐 给 你 们 。 我 所 赐 的 , 不 像 世 人 所 赐 的 。 你 们 心 里 不 要 忧 愁 , 也 不 要 胆 怯 。

Phil 4:7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

腓 立 比 書 4:7 神 所 赐 、 出 人 意 外 的 平 安 必 在 基 督 耶 稣 里 保 守 你 们 的 心 怀 意 念 。

These 2 verses are very reassuring - God gives us His peace, it is not of the world, it surpasses all understanding. We need not be troubled, we can commit all things into His hand and this peace will guard our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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  1. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him. Amen

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