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Christian Devotional – July 14, 2016
Read 1 Peter chapter 3 VERSE: 1 Peter 3:11–They must turn from evil and do good, they must seek peace and pursue it. TRUTH: As Peter is sharing here, he gives us 3 things we are to do. We are to turn from evil, do good, and seek peace. When we look at all the activities in our lives that we do on a daily basis, do they fit into one of these three categories. Are we turning from evil? Are we doing good? Are we seeking peace? Then, he tops it off with the idea that we are to pursue these. We can’t just sort of look for peace,…
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Christian Devotional – June 5, 2016
Why can’t we all just get along? The Christian devotional for the day today. This online devotional and bible study tool for women and men discusses how to live a Blessed life by living out the Beatitudes. Blessed are the peacemakers is an important truth, but we must first understand what peace is and what peace isn’t God is peace and only as we align our relationship with Him will we be able to be at peace with others. Do we know Him and know His peace? Are we sharing that peace with others?
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Christian Devotional – May 12, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 10 VERSE: Daniel 10:19–“Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.” TRUTH: Daniel had an encounter with a man who was not of this world, and when that happened, he was understandable frightened. However, the messenger explained to Daniel that he was a messenger from God who had come to deliver a message, but was delayed. Then, this messenger, before he delivered the main message, started off by reminding Daniel to not be afraid, be at peace, and be…
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Christian Devotional – January 10, 2016
Read Genesis chapter 26 VERSE: Genesis 26:22–He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, “Now the Lord has given us room and we will flourish in he land.” TRUTH: Isaac had been trying to find his place. God had shared with him to stay in this general area, but everywhere he tried to stop and set camp, he ran into people who argued with him. Isaac knew that there is peace in following God, so as that happened, he knew he must move on until he came to the place where there was peace. Do we seek for…
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Christian Devotional – November 12, 2015
Read James chapter 3 VERSE: James 3:18–Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. TRUTH: There is a difference between a peacemaker and a peacekeeper. Peacekeepers are typically willing to do anything or say anything just to avoid a conflict or a confrontation. They will compromise their beliefs in order to maintain the status quo in a situation. On the other hand, a peacemaker is someone who is actively looking for ways to bring peace to situations of chaos. They find ways to bring in the Prince of Peace to situations knowing that without Him there can’t be true peace. Peacemakers are the ones who will reap the…
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Christian Devotional – July 7, 2015
Read 1 Samuel chapter 1 VERSE 1 Samuel 1:17–Eli answered, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.” TRUTH: Hannah was in distress and she was crying out to God. She poured out her soul to God with all her hurt and pain and agony. Eli, once he understood what she was doing prayed that she would have peace. He asked that she would be able to move forward from this time in her life and from this place with a sense of peace. Only after that did he pray that God would grant her request. Do we pray and ask…
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Christian Devotional – May 20, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 120 VERSE: Psalm 120:6-7–Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. I am for peace; but when they speak, they are for war. TRUTH: It seems everyone today is talking about wanting peace, but when it comes down to it, they just argue and fight about everything anyway. There are some people who just don’t seem content unless they are arguing about something. Are we like those people? Or, do we seek peace? True peace is only found with God and then through God, we can have peace with others. RESPONSE: Father, through You there is peace, but only through You. I will seek after…
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Christian Devotional – April 15, 2015
Read Philippians chapter 4 VERSE: Philippians 4:7–And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. TRUTH: What is standing guard over our hearts and minds? What do we allow to determine what we think about or dwell on? The gatekeeper of our hearts and minds should be the peace of God. Nothing should come into our hearts or minds without first passing through the peace of God. Worries or troubles are all easily dealt with when they have been filtered through the peace of God. RESPONSE: Father, I praise You and thank You for using Your peace to guard my…
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Christian Devotional – January 29, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 29 VERSE: Psalm 29:11–The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. TRUTH: We don’t develop our own strength. This isn’t something that we just work up. Strength comes from the Lord. The Lord also gives us peace. According to this verse, the strength is a gift and the peace is a blessing. We need His strength to make it though every aspect of our day. His strength is also part of His peace. As we are leaning on Him and rusting in Him to have the strength we need for each day, God also blesses us with peace to be calm…
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Christian Devotional – January 4, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 4 VERSE: Psalm 4:8–In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone make me dwell in safety. TRUTH: No matter what we are going through, we can rest in peace. God makes us dwell in safety. A favorite trick of the enemy is to keep us from sleeping thanks to worry and doubt. We will lie awake in our beds worrying and analyzing instead of waiting and asking. God gives us peace and we can rest in Him knowing that He brings peace and safety. RESPONSE: Father, Your peace is all I want. You give me the ability to trust You for all things and…