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Fireworks of Life Bible in a Year: Malachi 1–4 Revelation 22 He himself is our peace. Ephesians 2:14 Today's Scripture & Insight: Ephesians 2:–18 On New Year’s Eve, when high-powered fireworks detonate across cities and towns worldwide, the noise is loud on purpose. By their nature, say manufacturers, flashy fireworks are meant to split the atmosphere, literally. “Repeater” blasts can sound the loudest, especially when exploded near the ground. Troubles, too, can boom through our hearts, minds, and homes. The “fireworks” of life—family struggles, relationship problems, work challenges, financial strain, even church division—can feel like explosions, rattling our emotional atmosphere. Yet we know the One lifts us over this uproar. Christ Himself “is our peace,” Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:14. When we abide in His presence, His peace is greater than any disruption, quieting the noise of any worry, hurt, or disunity. This would have been powerful assurance Jews and gentiles alike. They’d once lived “without hope and without God in the world” (v. ). Now they faced threats of persecution and internal threats of division. But in Christ, they’d been brought near Him, and consequently each other, by His blood. “For he himself is our peace, has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility” (v. 14). As we start a new year, with threats of unrest and division ever rumbling on the horizon, let’s turn from life’s noisy trials seek our ever-present Peace. He quiets the booms, healing us. Reflect & Pray What “fireworks” are shattering the calm in your life? When you give them God in prayer, what peace do you feel? Comforting God, when life’s fireworks shock and unsettle me, draw me Your peace. 
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It's peace beyond all understanding. Prayers for a peaceful, healthy, prosperous and happy new year for you, Marbella. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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I have experienced what I think is the peace you speak of. I didn't consciously pray on the two occasions my life was in grave danger (sudden, unexpected attacks) but a deep calm along with clarity of thought came into attendance, which in turn determined/influenced the outcomes (I think/believe). Others haven't always been as fortunate. 'God' is within - most certainly.
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When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Abracadabra
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