September 29
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And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. -James 3:18(NLT)
THE PEACEMAKERS
A poem and essay by ILMA
We are instructed to pursue peace at all times
Choosing to abide in it is following Christ
When you walk in the path of peace
You will overcome sin and be totally free.
The peacemakers plant good deeds
They don’t dwell on the self and greed
As a result, they will reap righteousness
Love is always what is in their consciousness.
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The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization tasked to promote international co-operation and to create and maintain international order. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established in October 1945 after World War II. It’s primary goal to prevent another such conflict. United Nations Messenger of Peace is a title bestowed by the United Nations to “distinguished individuals, carefully selected from the fields of art, music, literature and sports, who have agreed to help focus worldwide attention on the work of the United Nations,” which is to maintain peace and harmony globally.
All Christians are called to be ambassadors of peace. Unlike the UN’s main objective which is to avoid war, believers are mandated to keep peace and propagate love. The UN focuses on the fear of another world war, but God’s people must focus in the pursuit of peace to maintain love for God and others.
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PRAYER
Lord, please help me to constantly choose peace over offence.
REFLECTION
How can we develop skills in being peacemakers?
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