Be a peace maker

Praise!
My dear beloved Youth in Christ,

'Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.'
— 1 Peter 3:11

Too often we see peace as merely the absence of conflict, and we think of peacemaking as a passive role. But an effective peacemaker actively pursues peace. He or she builds good relationships, knowing that peace is a by-product of commitment. The peacemaker anticipates problems and deals with them before they occur. When conflicts arise, he or she brings them into the open and deals with them before they grow unmanageable.

Making peace can be harder work than waging war, but it results not in death but in life and happiness.

God, raise up men who make peace in the family, church and society. Fill human hearts with Your peace, joy and love.
In Your Holy Name, Amen.

Jesus loves you!
a. p. george achan.          
            
       (Tyndale)