17 The work of righteousness will be peace,
Isaiah 32:17 (NKJV)
And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.
Righteousness is the character of God, shown in the perfect holiness of Jesus. To be righteous is to live in a way that is acceptable to God, the following of His Word, and acceptance of His path. It is a heart transformation, a trust in heavenly things rather than worldly things. When we trust and accept God’s way, we achieve inner peace and quiet confident assurance in His promise of life everlasting.
Isaiah 32:17 (AMP)
17 And the effect of righteousness will be peace,
And the result of righteousness will be quietness and confident trust forever.
When you need peace do you reach out in prayer; do you rest in God in quiet assurance?
Prayer; Our Heavenly Father, help us to grow in righteousness and become more like Christ. Lord teach us to be open-hearted, to love one another as You have loved us. Help us to grow in faith, compassion, and peace. Let us learn to rest in Your quiet with peace and confident trust forever. Like the lovely open peony, let us open our hearts and spread your Word with love. In Jesus’ holy and loving name Amen.
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Garden Faith 
Lovely flowers.
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Thanks! Peonies are a favorite of mine. 😊🌺
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This is such a beautiful verse. I was not very familiar with it so I read it a few times just to soak in what it says.
Your words in the prayer “ Let us learn to rest in Your quiet with peace and confident trust forever. “ is what I desire.
Thank you for sharing this Jeanne.
Blessings to you 💙
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Hi Manu, I agree it is a beautiful verse. I am a work in progress. I am still learning to let go and rest in the Lord’s peace, to absorb His joy.
It is always great to hear from you. Peace and blessings! 🌼🧡🌺
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Isaiah 32:17 is a plumb line verse. I love verses that explain the effects and results of obeying God and His Word. They measure our progress😊 I wish I measured up all of the time. Praise God for grace! Peace and blessings to you, Jeanne🌼
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Deb, I like your description of this as a plumb line verse, teaching us that being centered in a right relationship with God; brings us peace. It is always good to hear from you! I hope that your weather improves soon! Keep safe and warm! 🙏💗🌺
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It’s warmed up a little, but another wave of snow is on the way! I bundled up this morning for a much-needed, but shortened walk! It was worth coooooold, but worth every step!❄😰🥶☃
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I love that verse! It’s so counter-cultural today, too, as we see such a lack of peace all around. Peace, quietness, and assurance are qualities that so many search for but they are truly only found in Jesus. Thank you for sharing these verses and the lovely pictures today.
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Patty, it is so true that Jesus is the pathway to finding peace and moving forward in quiet assurance of the future. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. It is good to hear from you!
Peace and Blessings! 🌼🌟🌺
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That flower is so pretty! I like how you mentioned that righteousness involves a heart transformation. There should be something different about us as Christians that people can see and feel because of Jesus who lives within our hearts. 💕🌸
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Hi Dawn, I agree our hearts should be open and spreading His compassion and love. As the song says, “They will know we are Christians by our love, by our love….”
Thanks, I love peonies; and it won’t be long until they are in bloom again! I am looking forward to spring flowers!🌼💗🌺
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I love the words to the song. I am ready for spring. I miss my morning walks. 🌸☀️
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