VERSE OF THE DAY

Wednesday

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.  And be thankful.  

Peace - that illusive state of grace that incorporates all of life's well-being.  Because of Jesus, we have true shalom -wellness in body, soul, and spirit. His relationships with others, His victory over sin, death and the grave insures that we can have peace, too!  So, as we receive the Spirit of Christ into our hearts, we can live with our brothers and sisters, no matter how flawed, in a state of peace.  Besides, as Paul changes metaphors on us, we are the Body of Christ and of course a body does not want to be at war with itself.  So, live in peace with others, and do so with thanksgiving.

PRAYER ... Blessed Father of all believers, please give me a heart to love Your people.  I know as the character of Jesus permeates my life, I will appreciate the preciousness of each of Your children more and will come to see those difficult family members as the grit out of which you will fashion my pearl. I pray You give me grace till my heart matches my commitment to love all of Your children.  Through Jesus I pray. Amen.