Thursday, September 16, 2021

Promises of Peace #16

As we have seen, Peace is a Gift from God in Christ. We cannot create or deserve it, yet we are to seek and pursue it.  As Solomon says in Proverbs 12, pursu
ing peace is the wise way to live: 
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
    but those who plan peace have joy.
21 No ill befalls the righteous,
    but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
    but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down,
    but a good word makes him glad
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It starts in the heart, with our motives, on what and how and why we say what we do. Planning peace is an investment, which yields positive results in our lives and relationships.  When we wisely weigh our words, and plant thoughts of peace, there will be a strength and stability in life that prevents chaos and anxiety, and causes joy and delight.  Let's carry out God's peace plan today.

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