Author: Renew Your Peace

Reflect the image of your God.

I interact with many people in my field of work and across different charitable organizations, and I see that moral development plays a vital role in our lives. Respecting others, not humiliating them, and supporting them in their lives and various areas is essential. Unfortunately, a lack of moral growth leads us back to ungrounded behaviors that do not reflect our true values. I pray that we would awaken and positively influence our society. I want to emphasize that each of us has a role in this community, and Jesus said that our calling is to be the salt of the earth—especially as Christians. I pray that your peace is renewed in the midst of your circumstances, that you rise and succeed, that your heart is joyful in Jesus, and that you respect others not simply because you are different, but because your inner person is being renewed and you carry the image of your God on this earth—so that you rejoice, encourage others, and empathize with them, becoming the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

Matthew 5:13-16 KJV (King James Version)

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Guard Your Heart

We live in moments that are not easy, facing problems and difficult life circumstances. These affect us emotionally through mood swings, feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, or changing emotional states.

The concept of self-awareness is to stand firm in faith amid changing circumstances. We are reminded to carry one another’s burdens while caring for our own strength, since each person faces their circumstances differently.

Inner resilience is built through our closeness to Christ, who is the source of true joy, his peace beyond our own understanding, victory in Christ, and hope in life through our Messiah, so that we may be a light to those around us.


Philippians 4:6–7 (KJV)

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Guard Your Heart

We live in moments that are not easy, facing problems and difficult life circumstances. These affect us emotionally through mood swings, feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, or changing emotional states.

The concept of self-awareness is to stand firm in faith amid changing circumstances. We are reminded to carry one another’s burdens while caring for our own strength, since each person faces their circumstances differently.

Inner resilience is built through our closeness to Christ, who is the source of true joy, his peace beyond our own understanding, victory in Christ, and hope in life through our Messiah, so that we may be a light to those around us.


Philippians 4:6–7 (KJV)

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Guard Your Heart

We live in moments that are not easy, facing problems and difficult life circumstances. These affect us emotionally through mood swings, feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, or changing emotional states.

The concept of self-awareness is to stand firm in faith amid changing circumstances. We are reminded to carry one another’s burdens while caring for our own strength, since each person faces their circumstances differently.

Inner resilience is built through our closeness to Christ, who is the source of true joy, his peace beyond our own understanding, victory in Christ, and hope in life through our Messiah, so that we may be a light to those around us.


Philippians 4:6–7 (KJV)

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Mental warfare

Psychological warfare is a war that affects the mind, and it can also cause health problems. Psychological warfare hinders people from actively thinking in the present or looking towards the future, rendering them unable to think about their lives because of imaginary fears, anxiety, frustration, and depression. The wars that are going on right now are having a psychological impact on people, making them uncomfortable/ill at ease?

Psychological warfare (i.e. the war on the mind) is particularly damaging, burdening society with many fears and worries. Ways of dealing with psychological warfare.

Positive thinking

Constantly following the news makes us think negatively and leaves us feeling incapable of thinking positively, whether about the cost of living or the inability to think about the practical aspects of life. Positive thinking brings with it positivity, hope, and peace. Joy, love, and the capacity to think positively are important in enabling us to live well and with hope, armed with positive thoughts about the future and filtering out the negative and rumors about how things may get worse, instead of adopting a negative mindset that insists that life will never be good.

Let us think positively and not see everything as bleak, for there is hope in the midst of the circumstances.

Exercise/Exertion

Talking walks in nature can calm us down in the midst of the circumstances. Being able to calm down requires making an effort to give our minds a respite from the negative thinking and taking a minute or longer throughout the day to breathe in and breathe out without thinking (while inhaling and exhaling) negative thoughts and ruminating that creates mental tension. The solution is to exert oneself, for instance, by playing a sport or taking a walk to the market, anything that breaks up the daily routine and provides relief from ruminating about work or other issues related to the news and to life.

The Lord did not promise us a life free of problems or wars. In His Word the Lord urges us not to fear because He is Emmanuel, God with us in every circumstance. Don’t let psychological warfare to control you with fears and mental burdens, renew your peace in the Lord, call on Him to fill your heart today.

Matthew 24:6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.

God’s Plan is Good

God’s creation is beautiful. Each person has a role in doing good works encouraging others with positive words, visiting those who are in need. God’s plan for your life is good.

“…it is like hiking up a mountain…”

Milad Khoury

Do you ever wonder what is God’s plan for your life? The answer to this question is not simple but it is like hiking up a mountain, to see your capability of your journey with God. God’s plan is a beautiful puzzle, therefore renew your peace in him. God’s plans are good plans for your life.

 “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

Ephesians 2:10

A Lamp in the Midst of a War

The Covid-19 pandemic is like an intense war in the region. War affects many in a psychological way bringing post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and fears.

“The Covid-19 pandemic is like an intense war in the region”

We are in a world in need of comfort and hope as many people need words of healing in the midst of this current darkness.

Jesus shared a story of 10 virgins waiting for the bridegroom, 5 of them were not ready and the other 5 were ready as they had enough oil to fill their lamps all night long. The oil representing being ready, refers to power from God which brings healing, hope and comfort.

As we walk along through life we will bring this light into the brokenness of the hearts of people around us, bringing healing, hope and comfort to those who sit in darkness.

WISDOM

King Solomon only prayed for wisdom, not for wealth and fame. In our era we face challenges upon this earth psychologically and economically. We need our society to seek for wisdom in our present time. Many people are asking for clarity in their path in their careers of life and the secular practical world. Science is important but the source of all wisdom is God who can give us clear direction for our path. 

The wisdom of God can turn our path bright, as His wisdom makes our lives fruitful in this life. My prayer is that we will have His wisdom because all of us need His wisdom to be prosperous in Christ Jesus. Amen

1Ki 3:11-13 11And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment: 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. 13And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.

When One Door Closes, Another Opens

God is without limits. He is faithful for a thousand generations; He opened the springs in the desert. He is working behind the scenes. God works with miracles. He intervenes. Trust that He is faithful.

God is without limits.

I have found that when doors are blocked in our lives hope is needed to keep carrying us forward. Even if hardship is in the way we rejoice in it, as the closed doors help to strengthen us in works that are fruitful.

When one door closes, another opens! But, we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.

Alexander Graham-Bell

Revelation 3:7

He that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

“Peace in midst of shaking”

“Peace in midst of shaking” a title that has inspired my heart lately as we face the trials of life. We are all in need of God’s peace not the peace that human beings can give. Supernatural peace in the storms of life, as Covid-19 has infected the world and infected the economy of our lives. As the world is shaking, the only thing that will remain unshakable is our Prince of Peace. In Psychology we see that everyone at some time searches for a savior when life gets tough. Yes, Psychologists, counselors and doctors can help us to move on in life, but God is always our ultimate savior. Let us renew our peace in Him.

John 14:27: I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I can give. It isn’t like the peace that this world can give. So don’t be worried or afraid.