Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Disruption, arguments, or an unsettled atmosphere causes
stress. Stress brings an unsettled feeling that steals peace. By nature, I’m a
peacemaker. But then Satan’s temptation wiggles in and gets me to snipe at
somebody. Afterwards, I feel terrible. The peacefulness I had is obliterated.
I prefer to live by my life verse: “…and to make it your
ambition to lead a quiet life. You should mind your own business and work with
your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the
respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” (1
Thessalonians 4:11-12) This doesn’t mean I ignore people and hole up, but that
I spend time being productive, caring and doing God’s work. Then I live a peace
filled existence, instead of a stressful, chaotic life.
God wants me to seek peace. I’m talking about inward tranquility,
the calm that Jesus gives as I trust him. When I’m at peace with the life God
gave me, the same serenity flows through my days and onto whatever I’m doing
and whoever I’m with. His peace passes all understanding, and I’m thankful for
that.
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