3 Ways to Be a Peacemaker By: Maggie Meadows Cooper "Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good... Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18 As I scroll through my Facebook feed or look at the nightly news, the majority of what I see is discord. One mama group fussing at another mama group about the Super Bowl halftime show. Republicans and Democrats sparring over the State of the Union address. Racial tension. So many areas of division. And it hurts my heart to see the lost being lost, but even more so, to see those who claim to follow Jesus losing precious opportunities to show and tell the world who He really is. A few months ago, my littlest started asking questions about Jesus and His power. I knew I needed to help her grasp the hugeness of who He is, so we began to sing the "Jesus name" song at bed each night. It is so sweet to hear her singing that He is "Lord of Lord, King of Kings, Mighty God, Lord of everything…" But in that song, there is only one name mentioned twice... Prince of Peace. In John 14:27, Jesus said, "I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." One of Jesus' most precious gifts is peace, y'all. In the midst of strife and tension and arguments and seemingly endless darkness in this world, He gives peace. And our people need and want it so desperately. |
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