Soldiers asked, “What about us? What should we do?”
John answered, “Don’t cheat or harass anyone” ~ Luke 3:14a (CEB)
Lord, I grew up in a world which glorified the courage and aggressiveness of soldiers. But it appears that in your new system there is no room for soldiers to be soldiers. Aggression is a part of the old and passing era. Please help me to start making the necessary adjustment to your new way of doing things. I want to be a part of what you are doing. But I admit that there are times when I still allow the old ways to get the best of me. Help me to get past this "need" to dominate. For you are the Prince of Peace -- and you are transforming not just the world but my life with it. Amen.