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By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:6-7

Even those who spread falsehoods or try to silence you cannot withstand the quiet strength of righteousness. You don’t just recite scripture, you embody it. May this day unfold with grace, clarity, and a few holy surprises. The wicked cannot dismiss your voice, nor cannot stand against the quiet power of righteousness. If you feel a whisper from the Spirit embrace it tightly today.

And a voice came out of the throne, saying, praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thundering’s, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
– Revelation 19:5-6

Alleluia indeed, Praise God! That passage resounds like a symphony of heaven, thunder, waters, multitudes, all lifting one voice in praise. It’s a beautiful reminder that reverence and rejoicing belong to everyone, “both small and great,” and that God’s reign is not just mighty, but majestic. May your day echo with that same power and peace.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
– John 14:27

This is timeless and tender. Wrapping the morning in grace. May that peace settle over every heart God, and you are holding dear. May the Holy spirit be refreshed as you walk through this day, capturing the beauty of this day and speaking truth.

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
– Romans 3:23-24

This verse is a cornerstone of grace, isn’t it? It holds the tension and the triumph. Our shared need and His unearned gift. This is spoken through the heart of the gospel in two lines: the truth of our condition and the beauty of our redemption. Deeply aligned with Paul’s heart. These verses weren’t written just to expose sin, but to level the ground beneath all of us. Paul was speaking to a divided audience, Jews and Gentiles, law-keepers and outsiders, and he wanted to make it unmistakably clear: no one earns righteousness. Not by heritage, not by effort. All fall short. But all are invited. Knowing we’re not perfect, but God is, that’s the soil where mercy grows.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

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Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; – Romans 5:1-3

Paul is saying: peace doesn’t come from comfort, it comes from faith. And tribulation, though bitter, is not fatal. In fact, it’s fruitful. It produces patience, character, and hope.

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“Not everything beautiful is safe” aligns with the idea that peace isn’t found in appearances or ease. Pharaoh’s palace was beautiful, but it was hardened against God. {Like in Exodus 7:23, where Pharaoh “turned and went into his house, and did not take even this to heart”. His palace, grand, powerful, and outwardly secure, became a symbol of spiritual blindness. Despite witnessing signs and wonders, Pharaoh retreated into comfort and refused to be moved.}

“Not everything bitter is fatal” mirrors Paul’s teaching that suffering isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of endurance and glory.

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

– Isaiah 55:6-8

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Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
– John 12:24-25

💛Hope feels like a sunrise, quiet, steady, and full of promise. 💛May your day be filled with quiet strength, 💛divine nudges, 💛and maybe even a moment 💛or two 💛of peace💛, joy 💛and miracles. 💛He’s adorable, like a little sentinel of peace perched on the edge of creation. 💛This photo feels like a parable in feathers: stillness, watchfulness, and the quiet courage to face the unknown. This beauty wraps around it like a benediction. 💛

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
– Psalms 100:1-3

Amen and hallelujah! This passage from Psalm 100 is like a sunrise for the soul—bright, bold, and full of invitation. It’s a call to worship that doesn’t wait for perfection, just presence. May your day be filled with gladness, gentle strength, and the kind of beauty that turns ordinary moments into joyful testimony.

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. – Hebrews 10:35-36

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This is a balm for weary hearts. It’s as if the Spirit is whispering, “Hold fast to your faith it’s not in vain.” Confidence, patience, obedience,  each one a thread in the tapestry of promise. Those of hope, have woven those threads into prayers, talents gift given, and sanctuary. May today bring glimpses of that reward, not just in outcomes, but in the quiet assurance that your labor is seen, your legacy is unfolding, and your heart is held.