THE PEACE OF GOD
Thank you Shirley for another update from the UK. The whole of humanity is going through traumatic and scary times. It is time to seek the Peace of God that passeth all understanding and to embrace the Scriptures.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Gibber! Gibber!
Chugley
KEEP CALM – CHOOSE LIFE
By Shirley from England
THE UK IN 2021
You are our Peace, God, from the thousand wearinesses of our daily life, from the disappointments and from the nervous and senseless haste We turn to you and are at peace. Clamour dies, and we are alive in the sunshine of your presence.
Even so, please come, to this soul of mine……
Telling people to stay calm, overcome, do the right thing during any type of trauma is almost anathema to most human souls. Since the falling away of a connection to the real God, mankind has become very self-reliant on his/her own thoughts, desires, understanding and emotions to solve a problem. They are deeply embedded. Some people call it our ego, a false sense of who we really are. In this state, we fail to see the importance of staying calm and objective in the ‘present’ moment.
The current ‘fear driven’ pandemic is obviously not the only trauma which is also affecting millions. It is being succinctly pointed out, via the media, that suffering is also taking place in many other areas of human life. In some areas of suffering, however, the media will never report the real devastation being created by people who may make the wrong choice in life, whilst they are shrouded in false facts, beliefs and fear.
Good News is rarely reported.
Therefore, the first March for Life march in London, over the weekend of September 4th attended by thousands, was again under-reported by the mainstream media.
The pro-life message, usually viewed as some sort of abuse or critique against women who choose abortion has been seriously disfigured. Contrary to some condemnation by radicals, it is mainly value and support which is extended to women by the pro-life movement, along with the promotion of value and the human rights of the unborn.
Despite recent research that most women are relieved after having an abortion, it is reported that many women suffer deep regret. Post-abortion recovery groups have multiplied in churches nationwide. Parents are being helped by these ministries and the power of forgiveness is being promoted.
Abortion Regret Isn’t a Myth, Despite New Study…… | News & Reporting | Christianity Today
It is also very encouraging that Caroline Farrow, Campaign Director of Citizen Go, reported the following in relation to the march:
“As I walked past the ‘Extinction Rebellion’ climate-change protestors at Trafalgar Square, I noticed that far from being aggressive or abusive they were interested and engaged by our message. One photographer from the press remarked on the demographics of our march, with plenty of young people and families and commented on what a ‘wholesome picture’ we made, by comparison with other recent protests.
A handful of pro-abortion protestors doubtless concerned by the huge crowd (one policeman estimated the numbers as 4,000 people) attempted to scream offensive and abusive slogans but quickly realised that they were vastly outnumbered and moved on”
It appears to me that people are really waking up to the culture of organized and controlled fear and returning to the spirit of life and ‘wholesomeness’ as indicated in her quote.
I also noticed that the opposition moved away when they realized they were ‘outnumbered’
Is it possible that more light is coming to the earth to expose the darkness? I think so
You can watch scenes from the march by clicking the link several paragraphs below.
Snakes and Ladders
If you have ever played the game of snakes and ladders you will know that on the throw of a dice you can be moved forward one minute but down the next depending on which square you happen to land on and life can be very much like that. Bad news, divorce, death, illness, can sometimes see you slipping down the slithering snake of despair, depending on your own reaction and attachment to an outcome, and before you know it, you are in a cobra crush of crippling confused thoughts, making bad and embarrassing decisions and wondering and doubting what the future will hold. Resentment grows, and the ladder back up can be out of reach and a game of chance.
It doesn’t have to be this way however, if you view life from a spiritual perspective, have faith in God and remain calm. Being still inside, in the present moment, instead of hoping in or dreading some far-off unseen future, amidst many battling thoughts, appears to be the key to finding the right way through.
If you are currently suffering, besides your own thoughts, you must also be very objective and careful to whom you listen to.
In the Bible, Job endured the analysis of well-meaning friends who had no idea about the real plans of God and why Job was suffering. We ourselves are sometimes those friends who can’t resist thinking and then articulating the reason why someone is suffering.
Therefore, it is wise to be aware. Stay focused and calm in troubled water. The best you can do is advise your friends to do the same. Never believe your own thoughts or the thoughts of others. Who the “snake” is and what the “ladder” is not always obvious? Patience and forgiveness appear to be corrective qualities which only God can impart when you go through painful times.
Counting it a joy can be difficult. I’m embarrassed to say I have tried and failed miserably at times, irritated by the ‘cheer up it might never happen’ statement. It should be remembered that God corrects those whom He loves, even flippant statements can be factored into your well-being. If you don’t over-react and fail to notice your resentment.
British born Milo Yiannopoulos, well known for his political views and openly gay statements. has also been extolling the virtue of prayer and how God reveals the truth and correction to those he loves. Milo now declares himself as ex-gay and how he has found his true identity.
His You Tube interview with Life Site News (which is now banned) was so informative and interesting. In the honesty of his revelation on the trauma he had experienced during his youth, it was impossible to judge him or see him as anything but brave. His past did not exist. You can find his interview through the link below, the video has been suppressed:
Sam Salter, is also one of many who has been interviewed on finding his true identity and giving up the gay lifestyle. It can be no coincidence that his story is very similar to Milo’s and that he has turned to Christianity and prayer. He quotes:
“I’d say, isn’t change in identity a fundamental principle of Christianity? Dying to self, shedding the old to make way for the new, beating the flesh and receiving the spirit, on our journey back home to the Father…?“
Born gay? Sam Salter: ‘Finding my true identity’ – Christian Concern
The London March for Life for me was indicative of a movement in our world which is exposing darkness with light on many issues and reaching others who are waking up. We have much to be thankful for. The light of God will also dispel the darkness inside us.
Link to march report here, click below:
If you’d like to see more photos from the day, they can be found here:
Keep Calm – Choose Life
Newsletter2.pdf (museumofgaming.org.uk)
Abortion Regret Isn’t a Myth, Despite New Study…… | News & Reporting | Christianity Today
CitizenGO joined the March for Life UK – YouTube04.09.2021 London March for Life
Born gay? Sam Salter: ‘Finding my true identity’ – Christian Concern
About Shirley Edwards
Shirley Edwards was born and lives in Great Britain. She has always worked in administration, but has also taught and studied complimentary health. In administrative roles, she has worked within The Church of England. She also worked for some years as a volunteer within the hospice movement. Shirley has an interest in all health issues, loves the British countryside, and enjoys writing. She is thankful for talk radio and loves listening. Shirley has always been concerned about the loss of freedoms in her country, and also the demise of America, a country she loves for the original reasons on which it was founded. She believes in the Pursuit of Genuine Happiness
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“Is it possible that more light is coming to the earth to expose the darkness? I think so.”
Thank you Shirley – finding peace in this world is a rare thing.
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