Shabbat Shalom from the Holy City

Since my return from Masada earlier this week, I have been reflecting deeply about the meaning of Peace.

This week, I will go to Galilee to continue my exploration of the life of the Prince of Peace. IN the Meantime, these were my texts for reflection on this beautiful sabbath in Jerusalem. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem!

In peace I shall both lie down and sleep,
for you alone, LORD, make me secure.
Psalms 4:8

May the LORD give might to his people;
may the LORD bless his people with peace![12]
Psalms 29:11

Turn from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.
Psalms 34:14

But let those who favor my just cause
shout for joy and be glad.
May they ever say, "Exalted be the LORD
who delights in the peace of his loyal servant."
Then my tongue shall recount your justice,
declare your praise, all the day long.
Psalms 35:27-28

God will give me freedom and peace
from those who war against me,
though there are many who oppose me.
Psalms 55:18

In his days uprightness shall flourish,
and peace in plenty till the moon is no more.
Psalms 72:7

Mountains and hills, bring peace to the people! With justice
Psalms 72:3

I will listen for the word of God;
surely the LORD will proclaim peace
To his people, to the faithful,
to those who trust in him.
Near indeed is salvation for the loyal;
prosperity will fill our land.
Love and truth will meet;
justice and peace will kiss.
Truth will spring from the earth;
justice will look down from heaven.
Psalms 85:8-11

Lovers of your teaching have much peace;
for them there is no stumbling block.
Psalms 119:165

Too long did I live among those who hated peace.
When I spoke of peace, they were for war.
Psalms 120:6-7

For the peace of Jerusalem pray:
"May those who love you prosper! ‘
May peace be within your ramparts,
prosperity within your towers."
For family and friends I say,
"May peace be yours."
Psalms 122:6-8

May the LORD bless you from Zion,
all the days of your life
That you may share Jerusalem's joy
and live to see your children's children.
Peace upon Israel!
Psalms 128:5-6

Glorify the LORD, Jerusalem;
Zion, offer praise to your God,
Who has strengthened the bars of your gates,
blessed your children within you,
Brought peace to your borders,
and filled you with finest wheat.
The LORD sends a command to earth;
his word runs swiftly!
Thus snow is spread like wool,
frost is scattered like ash,
Hail is dispersed like crumbs;
before such cold the waters freeze.
Again he sends his word and they melt;
the wind is unleashed and the waters flow.
The LORD also proclaims his word to Jacob,
decrees and laws to Israel.
God has not done this for other nations;
of such laws they know nothing.
Alleluia!
Psalms 147:12-20

Shalom!