Have you ever noticed a person by the way they carried themselves? I have and I believe that our lifestyle and actions speak more than our words most of the time. Can you relate? When is the last time you witnessed a good deed, a young person open the door for an elder, a toddler say please and thank you, an act of kindness or a person making peace? How did it make you feel? Matthew 5:9 says, "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Aren't we all God's children? I believe we show this by acting out in peace and following God's ways.
Trust me; this weekend wasn't the easiest as I was ill and the kiddos too. Let's just say, my patience wasn't at its best. I definitely need my daily reminder to be a peacemaker, especially after being ill. How many of us know that we are on a shorter peace leash when we aren't feeling well? Or, is it just me? Have you been blessed by a peacemaker lately? What feeling are you left with? In what ways can you be a peacemaker?
Reflection: God is the ultimate peacemaker, sending Jesus to make peace for us all by dying on the cross; bearing all of our sins and giving us new life-to all who believe. What an amazing example of selflessness, grace and mercy... We can also show such grace and service to others, especially our children as we take action to be a peacemaker daily. Instead of then, just removing the baby from our toddlers grip and not explaining why they should not lay on baby, we could help them understand for the future, why it isn't safe to do this and how to better act in the future, thereby making peace. Taking the time to explain and show our children the many ways of making peace will surely be a blessing to us and others.
Prayer: Lord thank you for being the ultimate peace maker. Please help us have patience as we walk in your peace and take action to be peace makers. Show us how to bring peace in our homes and daily duties and allow our children and others to reap the blessings of your peace at work in us. Help us and our children grow in knowing and acting in your peace and desiring your will. You are amazing and I love you Lord. Let us see others through your eyes, making peace easier to grant and grasp...
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