John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.”
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Forty years ago today, a child was born to a family in Tondo district in Manila. Tondo is notorious for being one of the poorest district in the country. Many of the city's slums are found in this area. His childhood memories would be marked with gangster wars. There were even two instances wherein the gang wars happened in front of their house.
But he grew up trying to detach himself from this ugly environment. He struggled hard to ensure that he gets the best education – from both his parents and best that the Philippine education can offer.
Did he succeed? Well, forty years after, he doesn’t see himself as a failure. But still God has the last say. But for now, the peace in his heart tells him that he is going in the right direction to the path that God has prepared for him. And that peace, my peace, will help me through the next forty years.
In our hearts reside peace and should be worthy to be called the dwelling place of God’s Spirit. In spite of all the anger and hatred that we sometimes feel and experience outside, we should let the peace in our hearts reign over it all. God loves us and wants us to know Him so He can fill us with peace and give us real life – forever.
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, You have given us and giving us enough information so we may be prepared. May we use prophecy to help us shape our lives, give us direction and guidance in serving You.
Oh Lord, we should not mind all of this, rather, we shall put all our trust in You for You have never forsaken those who seek You. Give us eternal comfort, hope through grace and may Your consolations cheer our souls.
“You did not brought destruction, but creation
You did not brought war, but peace
You did not brought uproar, but serenity
You did not promised death, but life.”
Your friends make known, O Lord, the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
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