Today, John Kirvan invites us to remember that "like Francis, we are called not just to be at peace, but to be peacemakers . . . . called to be instruments of peace."
From a Daily Devotional on Peacemaking:
"About being a peacemaker…
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (NIV)
The world needs peace. The home needs peace. The office, the factory, the school, and the family needs peace. To have peace there must be those who bring the peace of God. In your life, you can bring the peace of God into the life of others. In the middle of the storms of life, you can be a person who brings the calm and peace others so badly need. Give your all to Christ and He will not only give you peace, but He will give you the gift of bringing peace to others. When you look around you, you can see anguish, worry, doubt, and fear in the life of others. In others, reflect the peace of Christ and bring a kind word of love and assurance. Give away the calm love of God. Bring the healing of His grace, love, and peace. For it is not enough to want the peace of Christ, it is mandatory we bring peace into the life of others."
REFLECTIONS:
- What comes to mind when I hear the world peace?
- What one thing could I do in my present situation to become a person of peace, a peacemaker?
- Is there anything from Kirvan's reflections for today -- or from the above devotional -- that strikes me today?
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