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Rosh HaShanah, A time meant for celebration and self-reflection

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There was a time when there was only blackness and chaos. Then the El’Elyon, the Most High divine God created order and with it became a universe with planets, stars, water and earth. The Bore went over to create man and placed him in his beautiful perfect garden, Gan Eden.

Though man could have everything to his liking, he desired more and went against the wishes of his Maker. This brought great calamity on mankind, as many of his descendants went further away from the Great Master Maker. This brought more calamity upon the earth.

Thousands of years later, today on Rosh HasHanah, we consider how God created everything around us, gave life and took life. For many of us it is today a joyous occasion, even when we see so many terrible things around us happening.  Marking the birth of the universe when God created Adam and Eve, it reminds us of how the first people went against God, but also let us see how many more turned against God and against the beautiful nature that was given to mankind to take care of.

People celebrating Rosh Hashanah reflect on the past year and pray for a prosperous year to come.

What is happening in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon is a stain on our people and on world affairs. Aware of the possible danger of further escalation, we can only ask God to protect those who believe in Him and want to be faithful to Him. We also not forget our brethren and sisters in Ukraine. For many of them, it shall be the first time since 2022 that they shall hear the shofar blowing again. It went even so far that soldiers received training in how to blow the ritual instrument.

Gates of RepentanceLet us hope in many countries there shall be the call of the shofar, pleading the world to remember how God had a Plan with the world where there shall have to be peace all over. Reason enough to remember that God wants a better world than the one mankind has created shofar. When we look at the mess mankind has made of our Lord’s Creation, there is good reason to ask God forgiveness. Ten Days of Repentance follow, concluding with on 10 Tishrei Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

Tonight, like yesterday, we invite people from around us at our place to sit at the table, where we give thanks to the King of the Universe, Who sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to kindle the Yom Tov light. With the Shehechiyanu berakhah (blessing) we express our gratitude to God for making it possible that family and friends reached the holiday season and we look forward to better times to come.

 

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Find to read

  1. Commemoration at the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah 2024
  2. A Message for Rosh HaShanah 5785 from Rabbi Rick Jacobs
  3. Prayer for Rosh HaShana 5785 (2024)

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No ways and no paths

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Sowing fruits of the Spirit and of righteousness

“17 and the wisdom from above, first, indeed, is pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of kindness and good fruits, uncontentious, and unhypocritical:  —  18 and the fruit of the righteousness in peace is sown to those making peace.” (James 3:17-18 YLT)

“and all chastening for the present, indeed, doth not seem to be of joy, but of sorrow, yet afterward the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those exercised through it — it doth yield.” (Hebrews 12:11 YLT)

“The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness — a true reward.” (Proverbs 11:18 YLT)

“And a work of the righteousness hath been peace, And a service of the righteousness — Keeping quiet and confidence unto the age.” (Isaiah 32:17 YLT)

“22 And the fruit of the Spirit is: Love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, 23 meekness, temperance: against such there is no law;” (Galatians 5:22-23 YLT)

“Sow for yourselves in righteousness, Reap according to loving-kindness, Till for yourselves tillage of knowledge, To seek Jehovah, Till he come and shew righteousness to you.” (Hosea 10:12 YLT)

“because he who is sowing to his own flesh, of the flesh shall reap corruption; and he who is sowing to the Spirit, of the Spirit shall reap life age-during;” (Galatians 6:8 YLT)

“for the reign of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit;” (Romans 14:17 YLT)

“So that we henceforth have known no one according to the flesh, and even if we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him no more;” (2 Corinthians 5:16 YLT)

“Whoso is confident in his wealth he falleth, And as a leaf, the righteous flourish.” (Proverbs 11:28 YLT)

“The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life, And whoso is taking souls [is] wise.” (Proverbs 11:30 YLT)

“‘Happy the peacemakers — because they shall be called Sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9 YLT)

“‘And he who is reaping doth receive a reward, and doth gather fruit to life age-during, that both he who is sowing and he who is reaping may rejoice together;” (John 4:36 YLT)

“9 ¶ and this I pray, that your love yet more and more may abound in full knowledge, and all judgment, 10 for your proving the things that differ, that ye may be pure and offenceless — to a day of Christ, 11 being filled with the fruit of righteousness, that [is] through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.” (Philippians 1:9-11 YLT)

“in which ye are glad, a little now, if it be necessary, being made to sorrow in manifold trials,” (1 Peter 1:6 YLT)

“henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of the righteousness that the Lord — the Righteous Judge — shall give to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those loving his manifestation.” (2 Timothy 4:8 YLT)

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May your week be filled with hope, peace and happiness

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Again, a week is behind us. In case certain things went wrong, let us put them right. And today, on Monday, let us start anew, fresh. Let us find ways today to foster inner peace so we can reflect that peace in our actions. Let us be a seed of sunflowers of love and peace.

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Continuing Bloodshed



In a world where very many are celebrating today, claiming to carry peace high in their hearts, many continue to watch uninterrupted as fighting goes on in many parts of the world and a lot of people go hungry and thirsty while reeling under the ongoing violence.

035.044 أَوَلَمْ يَسِيرُوا فِي الأرْضِ فَيَنْظُرُوا كَيْفَ كَانَ عَاقِبَةُ الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِهِمْ وَكَانُوا أَشَدَّ مِنْهُمْ قُوَّةً وَمَا كَانَ اللَّهُ لِيُعْجِزَهُ مِنْ شَيْءٍ فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَلا فِي الأرْضِ إِنَّهُ كَانَ عَلِيمًا قَدِيرًا

035.044 Do they not travel through the earth, and see what was the End of those before them,- though they were superior to them in strength? Nor is Allah to be frustrated by anything whatever in the heavens or on earth: for He is All-Knowing. All-Powerful.

Al-Qur’an, 035.044 (Fatir [The Angels, Originator])

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Peace a gift to each other

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Need to say Peace, be still!

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Each of us lives under different living conditions. One has it a bit easier than the other, but everyone has their own problems.

In our brain, a lot of thoughts may rush past. Especially now that it is time for autumn storms, where we see the trees swishing back and forth while they have to unload their discoloured leaves.
Even though it can sometimes go wild outside and we hear vultures in the wind, we have to let our thoughts settle in private. As a calm sea, we must float peacefully through life.

Fleeing from all the earthly violence, Swaying on the gentle waves of time, let’s drift further to quiet places where peace can be found.

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Peace found walking on the shore

Man sometimes has to go outside to ‘blow out’ and to relax in nature. A good place for this is the sea. Especially during this period of the year, it can sometimes blow well there and one has to fight against the wind. A long walk in this autumn weather can do such a virtue and completely change the senses.

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War and peace, are still a problem in our world

Even though we have been spared from wars in our own areas for several years already now, we still see many war zones around us.

Artist: Gaelle Boissonnard, France

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New Week Inspiration 💕🌞 . . . Hug O’ War

* Hug O’ War I will not play at tug o’ war.I’d rather play at hug o’ war,Where everyone hugs. Instead of tugs,Where everyone giggles And rolls on the rug…

New Week Inspiration 💕🌞 . . . Hug O’ War

In times we hearing so much of wars, or having news stations even losing attention for some other wars, we better should remind others not to protest violently but calling for peace in a peaceful manner.

Let us better hug all around us, being Muslim, Palestinian, Jew or Israelite, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist or atheist.

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#Peace . . . Yes there still is the time to turn around!

* Peace Poem There’s a name for war and killingthere’s a name for giving inwhen you know another answerfor me the name is sin but there’s still time to turn aroundand make all hatred ceaseand give another name to livingand we could call it peace And peace would be the road we walkeach step along […]

#Peace . . . Yes there still is the time to turn around!

And today, I hope you wake up with love, love for life, love for others, and most importantly, love for yourself.
May every breath you take, every step you make, be filled with peace, joy and serenity! To find peace in the darkness and holiness in it all, this I wish for you.
~ Mitra Shahidi

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There is no freedom in revenge

Far too much today, we still hear “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” and see people seeking revenge for something done to them. The question here is when such back-and-forth fighting or revenge will come to an end.

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May hope bloom in your heart in the way it can inspire and energise others

Even in bad times we still have to look for a better future, hoping for better times for ourselves and for those far away. May hope inspire you to reach out to others and to share your hope and love.
May hope give you the necessary energy to shine so that it also can bring energy to others around you and peace to their mind, love to their heart, and calmness to their spirit.

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New Week Inspiration 💕🌞 . . . I hope you wake up with love…

* And today, I hope you wake up with love, love for life, love for others, and most importantly, love for yourself.May every breath you take, every step you make, be filled with peace, joy and serenity! To find peace in the darkness and holiness in it all, this I wish for you. Warmest thoughts […]

New Week Inspiration 💕🌞 . . . I hope you wake up with love…

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Peace can be in a …….

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Peace can be a glimpse of a child.

Peace can be a smile from a friend.

Peace can be care of a grandmother.

Peace can be pocket money from your grandfather.

Peace can be a hug from a brother.

Peace can be the gossip with a sister.

Peace can be the food of a mother.

Peace can be a gift from a father.

Peace can be a companion’s faith.

Peace can be the lap of mother nature.

Peace can be the rhythm of the music.

Peace can be found in a bite of ice cream.

Peace can be the flow of a river.

Peace can be the stillness of the mountain.

Peace can be the touch of the wind.

Peace can be a view of beeches.

Peace can be a swift of a bird.

Peace can be the fragrance of a flower.

Peace can be found in the twinkling of…

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The Language of Sleep

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For Your Own Good

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No happiness where there is no peace.
No peace where there is worry.

The world is not yours, the world is OURS.
Expect, accept and tolerate differences.

Guard your peace by reducing your worries.
Reduce your worries by minding your business.

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Pieces Of Peace

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Pain is motion, pleasure too, emotions are
activities, peace is not calm, calm can be
sad, peace is not happy either, peace is rest.

Negative emotions, positive emotions,
hustles, achievements, failures, at the end of
everything man seeks peace.

When man is asleep, man is at peace, when
man dies, the living say, "rest in peace."

Peace is a state of nothing.

They can give you no worries, but no one
can give you peace.

Where two or more are gathered, peace is
far away.

Peace is simple, peace is easy, peace is
lonely, if you choose peace you will need
nothing else but man needs everything else.

True peace is near impossible to reach while
living in the society of men, man can only
get pieces of peace by detaching.

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Freedom In Christ

The best way to reach freedom for all is going by faith in the sent one from God, Jeshua ben Josef, Jesus Christ the Messiah, who opened the gates to the Kingdom of God, a world where there is perfect peace and a place where everybody is able to live in the best conditions as brothers and sisters in Christ.

To remember

  • As Christians = no longer slaves to sin
  • we have been set free by the power of Christ’s sacrifice at the stake.
  • freedom =/= theoretical concept => reality that we can experience in our everyday lives.
  • Galatians 5:1

    Galatians 5: 1 =  Christ has set us free

  • 2 Corinthians 3:17 = where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
  • Freedom in Christ =  no longer bound by the expectations or opinions of others.
  • Galatians 1:10 = trying to win the approval of ….
  • to be a servant of Christ
  • freedom in Christ = we can approach God with confidence and boldness
  • Hebrews 4:16 = approach God’s throne of grace with confidence
  • Christ’s sacrifice => we can approach God with the knowledge that we have been forgiven and accepted.
  • freedom in Christ = an incredible gift

To find freedom one has to enter into oneself and liberate first the own personality.

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Preceding

Freedom

Freedom for whom?

Lots to be said about freedom

Freedom is unthinkable without responsibility

What does freedom mean to you?

My sense of direction

Stay in Freedom

The Illiberal Conception of Freedom 1

The Liberal Conception of Freedom 2

Your Life: Habit or Freedom?

Window 190 – The door to our truth, can only be opened from within

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Additional reading

  1. Failing Man to make free choice
  2. Looking to the East and the West for Truth
  3. Judeo-Christian values and liberty
  4. Not trying to make the heathen live like Jews #2
  5. A race not to swift, nor a battle to the strong
  6. Self-development, self-control, meditation, beliefs and spirituality
  7. Preparation for unity
  8. Today’s thought “If these qualities are yours” (December 14)
  9. Today’s thought “Qualities and feasts of people” (December 14)
  10. Denying yourself and doing God’s Will while following Jesus

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Daily writing prompt
What does freedom mean to you?

Freedom in Christ is one of the most significant blessings we can receive as believers. It is the kind of freedom that allows us to live our lives according to the will of God and to pursue His purposes for us. As Christians, we are no longer slaves to sin, but rather we have been set free by the power of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. This freedom is not just a theoretical concept, but a reality that we can experience in our everyday lives.

The Bible speaks often of the freedom that we have in Christ. One of the most well-known verses on this topic is Galatians 5:1, which states: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” This…

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My sense of direction

We all should set a goal, reaching for peace and freedom for all.

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Daily writing prompt
What gives you direction in life?

In life, we often seek a path to follow,

A direction to guide us through the unknown.

What gives us direction, we often ponder,

And seek a purpose to call our own.

For some, it’s the values and priorities we hold,

The things we cherish, the ideals we uphold.

When we know what truly matters in our hearts,

We can make choices that lead us to our part.

Others find direction in setting goals,

Creating a plan, and moving towards their roles.

With each step taken, a purpose unfolds,

And a path to a fulfilling life, we hold.

And still, there are those who seek direction in positivity,

Seeing opportunities in every adversity.

A mindset that keeps them moving forward,

Towards a life of wonder and reward.

In conclusion, what gives us direction in life,

Is a combination…

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