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Becoming a Peace-maker

A Peacemaker is 

1. a person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.; go-between, mediator.

2. a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel, or fight.

We all want to live in peace in our life, but many lack the peace of God. 

Jesus is the ultimate peacemaker, and He is our model of bringing peace between God and man by showing us the Father’s self-less love, healing, and teaching life-giving words from heaven.

Become a mediator with the goal of making peace by bringing understanding of each heart and a sincere desire to bring peace.

When we are hurt by someone, our prayer to God often reflects our own heart’s pain (praying for them for our benefit). An example is praying that God would remove our offender from our life.

A powerful way to become a peacemaker is through changing our prayer; praying for them---for them. When we change our prayer to “pray for the one who has hurt us” we begin to model the attitude of Christ towards them by seeing them through His heart. We can pray that God will bring salvation, peace, His presence and blessings into their lives. 

Suggestion:

Take a two-week prayer challenge. Make a short list of those who have hurt or offended you (particularly those in your new family). Pray daily for them--for them, giving God the glory as your heart begins to change and feel peace.

Our Prayer for you:

Holy Spirit, show us the value in each person in our life. Help us to see them as You do.  Help us start within our own home to lift them up and encourage them through good and tough times. Bless each peace-maker as they sow Your spirit into each heart! May we bring glory and honor to You Father, in Jesus’ Powerful Name!

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