05/31/2026
Peace and blessings to everyone I pray all is well. Read below and let’s have Church outside. No gimmicks, no games. We are all using our voice to stand up against gun violence in the city.
As we prepare for our June 7th gathering to pray for peace in Charlotte during Gun Violence Awareness Month, I’ve been studying a powerful truth throughout scripture:
Peace is not just the absence of violence. Peace is the presence of GOD.
In the Torah, GOD tells Israel:
“If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments… then I will give peace in the land.” (Leviticus 26:3-6)
Notice the order:
➡️ Obedience
➡️ Alignment with GOD
➡️ Peace in the land
The Bible teaches that peace is connected to righteousness, justice, humility, and reverence for GOD. When a people drift from those things, confusion, division, and unrest often follow.
Then we see one of the most powerful examples in the life of King Jehoshaphat.
When multiple armies came against Judah, he didn’t start with military strategy.
He called for:
🙏 Prayer
🙏 Fasting
🙏 Worship
🙏 Unity
He gathered the people and declared:
“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” (2 Chronicles 20:12)
Then GOD responded:
“The battle is not yours, but GOD’S.”
Jehoshaphat sent the worshippers out first. Not the warriors.
As they praised GOD, the enemy was defeated, and scripture says:
“The realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet; for his GOD gave him rest on every side.” (2 Chronicles 20:30)
The pattern is clear:
Fear ➡️ Humility ➡️ Prayer ➡️ Worship ➡️ GOD Moves ➡️ Peace Follows
This is why we are gathering on June 7th.
Not for a protest.
Not for a performance.
But to seek the face of GOD, pray for our city, honor families impacted by violence, and declare that JESUS CHRIST is still the Prince of Peace.
Charlotte doesn’t just need awareness.
Charlotte needs healing.
Charlotte needs prayer.
Charlotte needs peace.
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD.” — Matthew 5:9
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