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Post by maryhig on Aug 11, 2015 5:30:47 GMT -5
My peace came from knowing I had no appointments, no place I HAD to be at a certain time, a day to myself. I watched both the moon and the sun rise, took in many wonderful sights, watched a regent bower bird, stunning colours, and was able to be thankful for life, for love and loved ones. God is good to me!!! PS the phone rang and changed a few things, but God us still good!! It's only early here, but my peace yesterday came from playing with my one year old grandson and loving his innocence. He's so cute, then he climbed on my knee, and curled right up into me for a cuddle. And I feel so blessed for what God has given me in my life. |
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Post by rational on Aug 11, 2015 9:24:42 GMT -5
Although probably not on the same level as many posting here, I get a sense of peace knowing that all of the events in the past, present, and future will follow the natural laws of the universe and are not dependent on the whims of a supernatural being. Knowing that I, and I alone, am responsible for the decisions I make and the actions I take without being concerned whether it conforms to a set of conflicting ancient rules does give peace.
There is also an odd peace in knowing a little about the motion of the earth, the moon, and the planets and having some understanding of the universe and the place that I and the other members on my species occupy. There is joy in looking at a rainbow with children and explaining how it all works and then demonstrating what was told with a drop of rain hanging on a leaf and seeing that 'eureka' moment as they grasp the simplicity.
There is also joy in watching children who know they have the right to attack an old man if he first sprays them with water and they feel free enough to drive him from the porch because he fears the excessive water will ruin his phone and make the papers in his wallet unreadable. 5 children can deliver a lot of water - especially after I ran out! And then they were cheeky enough to ask me to come back out on the porch because they had something to show me. But, of course, I would not need my sprayer. They were so pleased they had 'tricked" me!
The question is not what brings peace and joy but why?
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Post by snow on Aug 11, 2015 11:27:44 GMT -5
Can relate to all the posts above that bring people peace. Good friends, grandchildren, a day off with no scheduled events. Learning about what makes this world work, learning period brings me peace. The more I understand about how things work the more in awe I am about my world and everything in it.
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Post by maryhig on Aug 11, 2015 13:23:18 GMT -5
Although probably not on the same level as many posting here, I get a sense of peace knowing that all of the events in the past, present, and future will follow the natural laws of the universe and are not dependent on the whims of a supernatural being. Knowing that I, and I alone, am responsible for the decisions I make and the actions I take without being concerned whether it conforms to a set of conflicting ancient rules does give peace. There is also an odd peace in knowing a little about the motion of the earth, the moon, and the planets and having some understanding of the universe and the place that I and the other members on my species occupy. There is joy in looking at a rainbow with children and explaining how it all works and then demonstrating what was told with a drop of rain hanging on a leaf and seeing that ' eureka' moment as they grasp the simplicity. There is also joy in watching children who know they have the right to attack an old man if he first sprays them with water and they feel free enough to drive him from the porch because he fears the excessive water will ruin his phone and make the papers in his wallet unreadable. 5 children can deliver a lot of water - especially after I ran out! And then they were cheeky enough to ask me to come back out on the porch because they had something to show me. But, of course, I would not need my sprayer. They were so pleased they had 'tricked" me! The question is not what brings peace and joy but why? Ah that's lovely about the grandchildren. Here goes lol (get ready for the backlash  now remember rational I'm going to see God in things, because I love him:) ) I remember talking to my children and grandchildren about the rainbow, and how it's so far up in the sky, and its full of colour but you can't touch it and how that it appears with the sun and the rain coming out together. Then I got the hose out, and it was sunny and I showed them the rainbow in the water from the hose as I watered the garden. And I said that God is never far away. Wherever there is water (the word) and sun (light) then a rainbow appears. And God enters the heart in this way. Through the word and light. So he's not always far away in heaven he's here in our hearts too. And what seems impossible, is possible with God. If he can bring rainbows to the earth that appear in the sky through the water and sun. Then he can also bring a spirit from heaven to earth through his son. |
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Post by rational on Aug 11, 2015 14:20:19 GMT -5
Ah that's lovely about the grandchildren. Here goes lol (get ready for the backlash ;) now remember rational I'm going to see God in things, because I love him:) ) I remember talking to my children and grandchildren about the rainbow, and how it's so far up in the sky, and its full of colour but you can't touch it and how that it appears with the sun and the rain coming out together. Then I got the hose out, and it was sunny and I showed them the rainbow in the water from the hose as I watered the garden. And I said that God is never far away. Wherever there is water (the word) and sun (light) then a rainbow appears. And God enters the heart in this way. Through the word and light. So he's not always far away in heaven he's here in our hearts too. And what's seems impossible, is possible with God. If he can bring rainbows to the earth that appear in the sky through the water and sun. Then he can also bring a spirit from heaven to earth through his son. The first paragraph is great!! The second paragraph makes my brain ache! I feel Isaac Newton spinning in his grave! Have to admit it is a pretty good allegory. |
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Post by maryhig on Aug 11, 2015 14:36:44 GMT -5
Ah that's lovely about the grandchildren. Here goes lol (get ready for the backlash now remember rational I'm going to see God in things, because I love him:) ) I remember talking to my children and grandchildren about the rainbow, and how it's so far up in the sky, and its full of colour but you can't touch it and how that it appears with the sun and the rain coming out together. Then I got the hose out, and it was sunny and I showed them the rainbow in the water from the hose as I watered the garden. And I said that God is never far away. Wherever there is water (the word) and sun (light) then a rainbow appears. And God enters the heart in this way. Through the word and light. So he's not always far away in heaven he's here in our hearts too. And what's seems impossible, is possible with God. If he can bring rainbows to the earth that appear in the sky through the water and sun. Then he can also bring a spirit from heaven to earth through his son. The first paragraph is great!! The second paragraph makes my brain ache! I feel Isaac Newton spinning in his grave! Have to admit it is a pretty good allegory.I call it revelation, I'm not that clever  I saw that whilst watering the garden and showed my children and grandchildren  |
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Post by rational on Aug 11, 2015 14:57:14 GMT -5
I call it revelation, I'm not that clever :d I saw that whilst watering the garden and showed my children and grandchildren :) Just to get the kids on the right track, tell them about light and refraction! If you learned more about rainbows you could go big with the allegories. In each individual raindrop you see a single color even though each drop reflects all of the colors. To see the rainbow you need to have the sun behind you and look in the direction of your shadow at falling rain. Each rainbow is the work of millions of tiny droplets, all working towards the glory of... well you see what I mean! |
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Post by maryhig on Aug 11, 2015 16:14:20 GMT -5
I call it revelation, I'm not that clever I saw that whilst watering the garden and showed my children and grandchildren Just to get the kids on the right track, tell them about light and refraction! If you learned more about rainbows you could go big with the allegories. In each individual raindrop you see a single color even though each drop reflects all of the colors. To see the rainbow you need to have the sun behind you and look in the direction of your shadow at falling rain. Each rainbow is the work of millions of tiny droplets, all working towards the glory of... well you see what I mean! All working towards the glory of..... God! |
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Post by howitis on Aug 12, 2015 1:41:52 GMT -5
Today I watched two eagles soaring, truly a beautiful and wondrous sight.
They used currents I cannot see nor determine, saw things I cannot and sensed things I cannot even comprehend.
I am not graceful nor beautiful, however God has given me the ability to appreciate these things....what a gift!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 2:28:23 GMT -5
I had a quiet day at home, doing household chores. For background music I select favorite hymns on utube.
Problem is slows me down, takes longer to do jobs. But it does bring peace.
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Post by rational on Aug 12, 2015 9:13:23 GMT -5
They used currents I cannot see nor determine, saw things I cannot and sensed things I cannot even comprehend. It is clear you are not into hang-gliding! Riding thermals is a well understood event. The beauty of it is that while soaring birds take advantage of the currents man does as well and, in addition, understands how and why they function as they do. |
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Post by jondough on Aug 12, 2015 9:46:26 GMT -5
They used currents I cannot see nor determine, saw things I cannot and sensed things I cannot even comprehend. It is clear you are not into hang-gliding! Riding thermals is a well understood event. The beauty of it is that while soaring birds take advantage of the currents man does as well and, in addition, understands how and why they function as they do. I'm not in to hang-gluiding either, but have seen plenty. Not quite the same as watching an eagle soar. Actually, no comparison. |
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Post by rational on Aug 12, 2015 12:16:28 GMT -5
It is clear you are not into hang-gliding! Riding thermals is a well understood event. The beauty of it is that while soaring birds take advantage of the currents man does as well and, in addition, understands how and why they function as they do. I'm not in to hang-gluiding either, but have seen plenty. Not quite the same as watching an eagle soar. Actually, no comparison. You are right, of course. Even thought in both cases they are taking advantage of the same phenomena... can you explain why there is no comparison? Two living creatures taking advantage of thermal currents to soar - perhaps if I had said sailplane or fixed-wing glider instead of hang-glider you would see the comparison. |
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Post by jondough on Aug 12, 2015 12:35:34 GMT -5
I'm not in to hang-gluiding either, but have seen plenty. Not quite the same as watching an eagle soar. Actually, no comparison. You are right, of course. Even thought in both cases they are taking advantage of the same phenomena... can you explain why there is no comparison? Two living creatures taking advantage of thermal currents to soar - perhaps if I had said sailplane or fixed-wing glider instead of hang-glider you would see the comparison. There are some things that compare. You mentioned one, " in both cases they are taking advantage of the same phenomena". I'm not sure I care to list all the things that don't compare. There are many. |
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Post by howitis on Aug 12, 2015 20:28:03 GMT -5
They used currents I cannot see nor determine, saw things I cannot and sensed things I cannot even comprehend. It is clear you are not into hang-gliding! Riding thermals is a well understood event. The beauty of it is that while soaring birds take advantage of the currents man does as well and, in addition, understands how and why they function as they do. You are correct I am not into hang gliding. My experience with emergency services tells me that 'riding the thermals'....is NOT such a well understood event! |
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Post by howitis on Aug 12, 2015 20:33:24 GMT -5
However as this is the Peace thread:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice,
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.
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Post by hberry on Aug 12, 2015 21:18:20 GMT -5
However as this is the Peace thread: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice, O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He hath done. Love that song! 1 To God be the glory, great things he has done; so loved he the world that he gave us his Son, who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the lifegate that we may go in. 2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. Refrain 3 Great things he has taught us, great things he has done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; but purer and higher and greater will be our wonder, our gladness, when Jesus we see. You posted the refrain so I've posted the lyrics to complete the picture. |
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Post by rational on Aug 12, 2015 21:57:58 GMT -5
It is clear you are not into hang-gliding! Riding thermals is a well understood event. The beauty of it is that while soaring birds take advantage of the currents man does as well and, in addition, understands how and why they function as they do. You are correct I am not into hang gliding. My experience with emergency services tells me that 'riding the thermals'....is NOT such a well understood event! I didn't say everyone understood thermals. You can see natural selection doing its thing (culling the herd) on those who fail to understand them and yet try to take advantage of them! |
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Post by howitis on Aug 12, 2015 23:28:56 GMT -5
Thanks hberry, yes its lovely
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Post by howitis on Aug 12, 2015 23:30:41 GMT -5
Nor did I Rational I just stated from my experience that its clearly not such a 'well understood event.!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 2:37:38 GMT -5
It Is Well with My Soul
Horatio G. Spafford, 1873
Copyright: Public Domain
Main subject: Peace
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Refrain:
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!—
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!
And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
Love this hymn, played it this afternoon from utube.
"No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul".
To be able to say "It is well with my soul", gives great peace. Remember our soul is ours alone, individual to each person. We are responsible to God, for it.
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Post by rational on Aug 13, 2015 7:04:47 GMT -5
Nor did I Rational I just stated from my experience that its clearly not such a 'well understood event.! What I was trying to hint at was that seeing people harmed in emergency services does not mean the event is not understood. Eating and swallowing food is well understood but there frequent choking deaths. The role friction, momentum, reaction time, and the effects of alcohol on the brain is well understood but injury from traffic accidents due to inebriated drivers don't stop. The functionality of a firearm is well understood but many die from accidental shooting deaths. Understanding an event does not preclude injury. |
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Post by jondough on Aug 13, 2015 9:07:07 GMT -5
Nor did I Rational I just stated from my experience that its clearly not such a 'well understood event.! What I was trying to hint at was that seeing people harmed in emergency services does not mean the event is not understood. Eating and swallowing food is well understood but there frequent choking deaths. The role friction, momentum, reaction time, and the effects of alcohol on the brain is well understood but injury from traffic accidents due to inebriated drivers don't stop. The functionality of a firearm is well understood but many die from accidental shooting deaths. Understanding an event does not preclude injury. Nope, but not understanding an event can certainly cause injury |
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Post by howitis on Aug 14, 2015 5:27:22 GMT -5
Yes Redback, that is a very beautiful hymn and the story behind Horatio Spafford writing it is truly amazing......he reminds me of Job. I love it all and especially the part 'my sin not in part, but in whole, is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more'.....lot if peace and freedom there.
My peace today was going for an evening walk hand in hand with my husband, down a deserted country road with no sounds of busyness around us and billions of stars shining above us!
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Post by howitis on Aug 15, 2015 21:27:16 GMT -5
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Post by Mary on Aug 15, 2015 21:37:12 GMT -5
Where's the pic taken howitis? Is that the country road you talked about in the post above it? Nice one!
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Post by maryhig on Aug 15, 2015 23:42:39 GMT -5
My peace today (well yesterday now) was sharing the evening with around 30 of my family on the beach, watching the sunset with my sister for her birthday. It was lovely!  |
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Post by dmmichgood on Aug 16, 2015 1:43:23 GMT -5
Something of "Let There Be Peace" that I witnessed lately was not a quiet moment at all but a joyous celebration of the recognition of the right to love the person of your choosing.
It was the Gay Pride parade in Amsterdam of over 60 floats acknowledging that love does not have to consist of only those people whom others dictate we should love.
My favorite float consisted of members of the various military.
Sometimes we feel that the progress of freedom inches a step forward then two back & takes forever to get any where, but with a strong pursuance of a sense of what is right by even a few people, I have seen advancement in equality for all people in my own lifetime.
That brings Peace.
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now remember rational I'm going to see God in things, because I love him:) )
I saw that whilst watering the garden and showed my children and grandchildren 
