Righteousness, Peace And Joy

 The kingdom of God is that heavenly sphere of life where His children are willingly governed by the Holy Spirit in which righteousness reigns - and it refers to the Body of Christ, the Church of the Lord Jesus.
 Christians do not live by bread alone, but by the whole truth of God's Word, and the reach of God's rule stretches far beyond the question of temporal needs such as eating, drinking, and the necessities of this world. The substance of God's kingdom does not consist of external things which are passing away but of spiritual matters which are eternal. Reconciliation to God, gives birth to righteousness, peace, and joy in the Lord.
 Righteousness outlines our relationship with God. Having been forgiven of our sins, we have been placed into right relationship with Him and it behooves us to live righteously before Him all the days of our life. He has promised to uphold us with His righteous right hand, all the days of our life.
 Peace is the status that we are called upon when dealing with our fellow men and women, Christian brothers and sisters, so that as far as it depends on us, we are to live at peace with all, reflecting the character of our heavenly God.
 Joy should be the outer expression of our inner attitude of contentment,  The joy of the Lord is our strength.
 Let us all walk in righteousness, peace, and joy today, glorifying God in all we do.
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we pray that we may walk in righteousness before You. Help us to be at peace with everyone around us. Give us the joy in our hearts that comes from fully submitting our lives into Your hands and being led by the Spirit in everything we do. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.