Peace by Piece

It feels different out there. In the world. Do you feel it? Some are still holding onto anger, some are still in pain. But me? I’m finding hope. I feel love, and light, sorrow and joy entangled in only a way our god can show the beauty of it. 

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What the devil meant for harm last week, has only fueled the fire for god, goodness, love, hope, and even forgiveness.

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This generation is seeking, and when he thought he snuffed out the life of one man who spoke his faith, he actually ignited a light in believers. To grow in confidence and courage. To no longer be lukewarm, but to stand firmly in faith. The thousands that have now started hearing the word of god, buying bibles, giving their lives to Jesus. Is nothing short of beautiful. Charlie Kirk wanted to make heaven crowded, and he is.

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God is showing his goodness. His believers are showing up not to fight, but to pray, to worship together. I saw praise and worship happening in the subways of NYC. I can only imagine god smiling and heaven dancing.

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This week prayers have been flowing, for those who believe, for those who don’t. For friends that don’t have faith, for the gunman and his family. As believers who trust in his word, we pray for them too. Because god loves him and his family. That’s the god I serve. Everyone is loved, everyone. 

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I don’t have some great ending to this post. Just gratitude. Gratitude for a man to stand firm when many have not. For someone to share the gospel, invite debate, and remind present believers of the importance to have courage.

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I am not a speaker. I am not a debater, but if you disagree with me, it’s ok. Thanks for being here. God loves you dearly. And I’m sorry for anyone that has made you feel or think otherwise. You are loved. You are worthy. 

Ephesians 3:16-19 (New International Version)

“I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love, will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”

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Lord I thank you for the life of Charlie. I thank you that he had tough conversations, that he never wavered in you. I pray for his wife to be covered in peace, for her to be surrounded by community who will help Charlie’s life always live on for her, and their children. That their babies know that dad is on that work trip with Jesus and he’s making heaven crowded. 
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I pray for the gunman. Lord, you know him. You know his heart. I pray he would seek your wisdom. That he would seek forgiveness and turn to your word for truth. I pray for his family, lord be with them. Give them strength and courage through this valley.

Thankyou god for today, tomorrow, and any days to come. Help us as believers to stand firm in our faith, with the fruits of your spirit, guiding us always in our words and actions. Forgive me for the times I have fallen short, God, and help me love better, for your kingdom, and your glory, amen