Pray for Peace

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    Turn from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it.
        Psalm 34v14

    “And he will be called a Wonderful Counsellor, mighty God, everlasting father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end.”
        Isaiah 9:6-7

    “They will beat their swords into plough shares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war any more.”
        Micah 4:3

    “You shall not murder.”
        Exodus 10:13

    “Do not take revenge on someone who wrongs you. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
        Matthew 5:39

    “Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.”
        Matthew 5:44

    “Blessed are the peacemakers”
        Matthew 5:9

    “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you.”
        John 14v27

    “Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. ‘Put your sword back in its place,’ Jesus said to him, ‘for all who live by the sword will die by the sword.’ Enough of this, stop it!”
        Luke 22:49-51

Saint Paul:

    “If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good. Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody. Never take revenge, instead let God’s anger do it. If your enemies are hungry, feed them. Do not let evil defeat you; instead, conquer evil with good.”

    "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts."
        Colossians 3:15

    Do not overcome evil by evil, but overcome evil with good.
        Romans 12v21

Saint Peter:

    “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing….”
        1 Peter 3:9



Follower of Jesus, non-conformist, preacher, poet, blogger, graduate of Highland Theological College, Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend, Learning Assistant (ASN) Outdoors. Late diagnosed Autistic.

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