"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6).
At the risk of sounding like a Miss America contestant do we not all pray for peace in the world?
During the Advent season the messages are simple while profound; Hope, Peace, Joy, Love.
This week we lift up the Prince of Peace and ask both how we find peace on our own lives and how we can be peacemakers in families, communities and world.
Here are some suggestions from the UMC’s Rethink Church web page:
• You can refine inner peace through outward action. Practice peace. Where you hear gossip, offer a good word. Where people experience brokenness, do what you can to heal. Where sickness and death prevail, offer a moment of life’s joy. If you have tumultuous relationships in your life, do what you can to bring about peace (Romans 12:18). Pray for your enemies that they may be blessed and find peace by trusting that God knows their deepest needs.
• Listen to others. To find peace, people need to feel heard and to know they are not alone in their suffering. Infuse the conversation with God’s grace, perhaps sharing today’s Scripture. Let the hope and peace of Christ assure you that no matter the situation, peace can prevail.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
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