Scripture: Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Thought for the Day: What Jesus described with the word peacemaker (eirénopoios) is someone who is the author or the cause of peace. But the word eiréné that we translate as peace is not simply the absence of violence, but the health, welfare and goodness of another. Someone who is a peacemaker is doing more than protecting another from violence. It is the creation of a space where the fullness of life can be found and lived. There are times when simply making a household, neighborhood, community or city less violent is important. But without a greater vision for true eiréné, the violence will quickly return.
Prayer: Make me an instrument of your peace, O Merciful God. Allow for my words, actions and interactions to provide an environment where others can pursue the fullness of life. Amen.
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