Choosing the way of peace is not glamorous.
It’s not soft or easy – it’s seeking and gritty, and yes, requires this everyday as we align our lives around the Prince of Peace.
Which in turn, leads to the understanding that “peacemaking is the most clear form of discipleship”
So yes, as humans designed for a right relationship with God and others, we have to take this seriously.
In Jesus death and resurrection, we have each been given a new identity as “Resurrection People” who are to live as agents of reconciliation.
And no, this peacemaking doesn’t just happen on an international political level – it happens in our neighborhoods.
Living as everyday peacemakers allows us to fully embrace our identity as a “new creation” and reintegrates our role as reconcilers.
Peacemaking – choosing to first and foremost view “the other” through the lens of a shared humanity.
The truth is, that yes, choosing to live as peacemakers may expose us to the most extreme. However, with Him as the ultimate peacemaker, we understand that peace can only truly be made real – as we follow in His path.
When we live in this reality – we rediscover over and over again, what it truly means to be human.
We are loved by love Himself. He loves us big and He loves us strong, and yes .. love wins period
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace” James 3:17-18
#lovewinsperiod #mindsetmatters #lovelikeJesus #overcomers #kaetsarmy #choosejoy #LordpleasemakeGspancreaswhole #healingforourfamily #unspokenprayerrequest