PEACE

ISAIAH 2:4 (ABP)
People and nations won't go into battle to settle their disagreements because God himself will arbitrate for them. They'll be able to turn their instruments of war into productive tools.

ACTS 10:36 (NLT)
This is the message of Good News for the people of Israel—that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Through Christ Jesus, we now participate in the coming peace and reconciliation.

PRAYER
Thank you, God, for establishing peace through the cross and resurrection. I can see the future and I want to be a part of it now. Yet, I allow myself to get sucked into conflict over even the smallest of matters. I'm desperate to demonstrate that I'm right. Give me the sense to lean on the salvation you established back then as I look forward to the time when it comes into its fullness. I'm going to live in the present as a Christ-shaped peacemaker. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name; your Kingdom come; your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.