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August 1, 2020

God’s Peace

Aftab Yunis Hakim (Punjab, Pakistan)

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The psalmist wrote, “I’m for peace, but when I speak, they are for war.” - Psalm 120:7 (CEB)

In Psalm 120, it seems that the psalmist was getting frustrated at not finding any peace at all in his surroundings — or even the entire world. In a state of great stress and agony, he was asking God to deliver him from the corrupt minds who do not accept...

Today's Prayer
God of peace, comfort those who are living in great turmoil, and rescue those who face persecution. Grant them your peace. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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Psalm 120:1-7

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Even in countries torn by war, I can find God’s peace.

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I join many of those who will pray for you as you seek to discern what you are called to be at this moment. May God grant you the courage to fulfill that calling. May we all open our eyes and see the misery, open our ears and hear the cries of God’s people, and, like God through the Lord Jesus Christ, be incarnate amongst them.” 

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