So how do we experience this peace?
Two words.
Trust God!
That’s it! Let go and let God!
Any questions?
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Understanding the Name by Ann Spangler
Yahweh Shalom (yah-WEH sha-LOME) is a title rather than a name of God. Shalom is a common term for greeting or farewell in modern Israel. When you say shalom, you are not simply saying "Hello," or "Have a Good Day." In its deepest meaning, it expresses the hope that the person may be well in every sense of the word—fulfilled, satisfied, prosperous, healthy, and in harmony with themselves, others, and God. Shalom is a covenant word, an expression of God's faithful relationship with his people.
Shalom is a Hebrew word, so much richer in its range of meanings than the English word "peace," which usually refers to the absence of outward conflict or to a state of inner calm. The concept of shalom includes these ideas but goes beyond them, meaning "wholeness," "completeness," "finished word," "perfection," "safety," or "wellness." Shalom comes from living in harmony with God. The fruit of that harmony is harmony with others, prosperity, health, satisfaction, soundness, wholeness, and well-being. When you pray to Yahweh Shalom, you are praying to the source of all peace. No wonder his Son is called the Prince of Peace.
Lord, I long for peace, the peace that only You can give. Please help me to pray for peace throughout the world and peace within my own heart. Help me to do the things I need to in order to experience true shalom. Amen.
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6 Friend's Thoughts:
i crave peace, which He abundantly
supplies.
blessings,
lea
I'm especially loving this week's focus ~ peace.
Great images and video Jill.
I've been so much more aware of His presence in my life moment by moment lately. I sat outside on the patio this morning for some quiet time and the birds, rabbits and hummingbirds were putting on a show for me. I felt the Lord telling my heart that He is in control of all things. I can rest in Him.
Love you,
Debbie
This is a beautiful post of God's peace at the deepest meaning. Thank you!
A beautiful post, Jill ~ Thank God for His perfect peace. Love you ~
This makes me think of the devotional I wrote for Cadia - on Phil 4:7. Thank you Aunt Jill!
I love you!
Chare
I love this week's posting. Shalom...what a word with so much more meaning than I ever realized.
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