{"id":20219,"date":"2024-06-13T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypeacezone.com\/?p=20219"},"modified":"2024-06-11T16:01:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T21:01:50","slug":"and-god-said-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypeacezone.com\/?p=20219","title":{"rendered":"And God Said"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I remember taking this photo at Epiphany Ranch. I am still in awe of such beauty in a sunrise. What a mighty artist is our God! What a declarer of His majesty, beauty, and wonders!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I did then, and now, seeing those sunshine rays, I think: \u201cAnd God said\u2026\u201d If ever we needed God&#8217;s &#8220;saids&#8221; with clarity, it is in these times. I sense He IS &#8220;saying&#8221; and we only need to lend an ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ears wide open \u2014 that\u2019s my desire. I sincerely want to hear God loud and clear when He speaks. I believe this blog is straight from Heaven Central to us earthlings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No doubt, God is wanting to get through to His rebellious, disobedient, contrary, and ornery kids. He loves us way too much to let us go on like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m one of those who needs to be reminded of His words. He probably \u2013 no, surely \u2013 had us in mind when He spoke them the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s listen to what our Father is saying. I, with you, want to hear Him and purpose to obey Him with my words AND actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf9a And God said,<br>&#8220;Let there be light,&#8221; and there was light. Genesis 1:3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf9a And God said,<br>\u201cI have loved you with an everlasting love.\u201d Jeremiah 31:3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf9a And God said,<br>\u201cThis is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.\u201d John 15:17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf9a And God said,<br>\u201cDo not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.\u201d<br>Isaiah 41:10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf9aAnd God said,<br>\u201cI will never leave you or forsake you.\u201d Deuteronomy 31:6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, for our upcoming election\u2026\u2026<br>\ud83c\udf9aAnd God said,<br>\u201cIf my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.\u201d 2 Chronicles 7:14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it! As clear as those sunrays are \u2013 God clearly speaks in perfect timing into our not-so-perfect lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isn&#8217;t it comforting to know that even when we\u2019re acting like ornery kids, God is still speaking, still loving, and still guiding us with His words?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God\u2019s words are timeless, filled with love, and always just what we need. Whether it\u2019s a sunrise, a kind word from a neighbor, or a gentle nudge in our hearts, God is speaking to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the next time we catch a breathtaking sunrise or feel a gentle breeze, let\u2019s pause, and remember: \u201cAnd God said\u2026\u201d Let\u2019s tune in, listen closely, and let His words transform our hearts and actions. After all, if God is speaking, we know it is worth hearing!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I remember taking this photo at Epiphany Ranch. I am still in awe of such beauty in a sunrise. What a mighty artist is our God! 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