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A Call for Peace Give us the wisdom to know who are false prophets. Help us to hold in high esteem those who are helping humanity. Guide us in replacing wars with peace, hatred with love. Help kingdoms to conquer social problems, not each other. Give our families the courage to face their problems and faith to change unjust government policies. Protect us from those who would betray us and those who do not know You. Guide us to withstand…..
It’s Christmas Eve, and the fog, like a foaming milk, has covered the world. The music is washing over me, as I let the beautiful, age-old carols warm my heart and soul. The angel atop my tree sends its love into the world, saying, “Peace on earth, good will to men!” So many memories call to me from the tree ornaments, and the pure white lights say, “I am loved by the One who sends His light into the world…..
It’s Sunday, but our church services were cancelled due to the weather. I talk to God in the quiet of the house, and my cat and dog lay at my feet as though they want to talk to Him, too. All creatures are blessed by God, humans and pets. I open my Bible to some favorite verses; I praise the Lord for all He has done for my family, friends, and myself. Even in this time outside of the church,…..
As I was watering my new grass areas and my flowers this morning, I sensed the presence of God in my gardens. He was admiring His creations, but He had a troubled look on His face. He has asked us to take care of the world He gave us; somehow, I feel He’s disappointed in us. We seem to use the gifts He has given us for so many other reasons than what He wanted them used for. In our…..