In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. —Psalm 4:8
This world and the world of Heaven are incompatible. Yes, our God created Earth, but it has become tainted with sin. Conflicts rage across nations and within them. This country is arguably more divided now that it has ever been. The downward trend of Christianity is likely to blame. As more people turn away from the Lord, they make room for hatred and intolerance to tear us apart. As a Christian, part of your duty is to be peaceful (though complacent) with your fellow man. Even when you strongly disagreeing with someone, you should be able to respect their difference in opinion and realize that God loves them just as much as He loves you. We are the hands and feet of his mission, so it is important that we represent the glory of Christ in all that we do. That is why remaining peaceful is crucial whenever possible. But how can we find peace with one another when their opinions or beliefs are so different from ours? Only God can help with that. We must realize that we were in disagreement with Him before we were saved. Humans are cloaked in sin and He is righteous perfection. And yet, Jesus loved us enough to sacrifice His life so we could have an eternity that we do not deserve. That is the peaceful attitude that we must try to adopt in order to make a difference in the world. Today, make peace with God. Reach out to Him and ask Him to purify your thoughts and your heart so that you may help others. After all, the only way to keep the peace is to know it intimately.
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