12.17.2013

Advent Reflections: True Peace

You ….
Our Creator God
The One who weaves together
sound & silence
land & sea
flesh & spirit
Our Father God
The One who is
Love
Provision and
Wholeness
Our All-Knowing, Ever-Present God
The One who sees & hears all things
You.

will keep…
Hold steady
Preserve and give longevity to
Protect from alteration or deterioration

in perfect
Especially suitable
Ideal fit
Complete – lacking nothing essential

Peace …
A state of friendship
At rest
Quietness of spirit
A deep knowing that all will be well
The emotion of faith

those …
People
Men & Women
Boys & Girls
Children of God
Us

whose minds
thoughts &memories
patterns of thinking
words & actions
intellect
feelings & desires
concentration


are steadfast,
fixed
firm and unwavering
in purpose, loyalty or resolve

because they trust in
Rely on...
Integrity,
Strength,
Ability
Surety of
Live in confident expectation toward

You!
Our Mighty Fortress
A safe place in the midst of life’s storms
Our Bridegroom
The One who sees us as who we are becoming –
and not as who we once were
Our Soon-Returning Victorious King
The One who has overcome
Sin & death
And conquered the enemy
You Are.
Immanuel
God with us
The Prince of Peace
You ARE our Peace

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You!



Original Writing by Rachel Leonard
for 20Twenty/Evangel Temple Advent Series

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