Sing it loud, City of Zion
Sing for joy, Israel.
Put your heart into it
And sing out, Jerusalem.
The LORD pardoned you.
EPHESIANS 2:17 (TCEB)
Jesus came and preached peace to you. Some of you were far from God. Others were near God. Jesus preached the same message of peace to everyone.
THE ESSENCE
God's message and messenger embody peace for all who will accept it.
DAILY FODDER
Why is peace such a fundamental aspect of the gospel? What does this tell us about the character of God?
PRAYER
God, I'm grateful that your gospel message is about peace. We certainly need it. I confess that my natural approach is to only stick up for like-minded tribe members. Help me to move beyond such a narrow mindset. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love. Where there is offence, let me bring pardon. Where there is discord, let me bring union. Let peace begin with me. I'm eager to share your message of peace through my life and my words. Amen. (Hat tip to The Prayer of St Francis)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
