Thursday, June 4, 2009 - Peace in the Middle East?
 AP - Quoting from the Quran for emphasis, President Barack Obama called for a "new beginning between the United States and Muslims" Thursday and said together, they could confront violent extremism across the globe and advance the timeless search for peace in the Middle East.
Here are some links to video of the speech: HERE and HERE.
Way to go Obama, for attempting to promote peace!
20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but joy for those who promote peace.
~ Proverbs 12:20 (New International Version)
17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.
~ James 3:17-18 (New International Version)
However, let us not forget,
22 "There is no peace," says the LORD, "for the wicked."
~ Isaiah 48:22 (New International Version)
8 The way of peace they do not know;
there is no justice in their paths.
They have turned them into crooked roads;
no one who walks in them will know peace.
~ Isaiah 59:8 (New International Version)
All men CAN have peace with God through the sacrifice of Christ...
14For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace, 16and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.
~ Ephesians 2:14-16 (New International Version)
The Lord ALONE is the source of lasting peace.
Anything else is only temporary, either that or entirely false.
7 You have filled my heart with greater joy
than when their grain and new wine abound.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O LORD,
make me dwell in safety.
~ Psalm 4:7-8 (New International Version)
3 You will keep in perfect peace
him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in you.
~ Isaiah 26:3 (New International Version)
...and someday soon He will establish permanent peace! Yay!
7 Of the increase of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David's throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD Almighty
will accomplish this.
~ Isaiah 9:7 (New International Version)
Beware of false predictions of peace... it has happened before!
10 " 'Because they lead my people astray, saying, "Peace," when there is no peace, and because, when a flimsy wall is built, they cover it with whitewash, 11 therefore tell those who cover it with whitewash that it is going to fall. Rain will come in torrents, and I will send hailstones hurtling down, and violent winds will burst forth.
~ Ezekiel 13:10-11 (New International Version)
8 " 'How can you say, "We are wise,
for we have the law of the LORD,"
when actually the lying pen of the scribes
has handled it falsely?
9 The wise will be put to shame;
they will be dismayed and trapped.
Since they have rejected the word of the LORD,
what kind of wisdom do they have?
10 Therefore I will give their wives to other men
and their fields to new owners.
From the least to the greatest,
all are greedy for gain;
prophets and priests alike,
all practice deceit.
11 They dress the wound of my people
as though it were not serious.
"Peace, peace," they say,
when there is no peace.
12 Are they ashamed of their loathsome conduct?
No, they have no shame at all;
they do not even know how to blush.
So they will fall among the fallen;
they will be brought down when they are punished,
says the LORD.
~ Jeremiah 8:8-12 (New International Version)
How should we then live?
6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
~ Philippians 4:6-8 (New International Version)
17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"says the Lord.
~ Romans 12:17-19 (New International Version)
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. 25Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
~ Galatians 5:22-25 (New International Version)
And so, my friends,
33The God of peace be with you all. Amen. ~ Romans 15:33 (New International Version)
I am my Beloved's and He is mine.
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