Peace
be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
Some
people's homes are war zones. Families in conflict abound in our society. So
much unhappiness comes from people no longer knowing how to share and give. Too
many people are looking out for themselves, and they aren't willing to look out
for each other. Mothers fight with daughters, sons with fathers, husbands and
wives, brothers and sisters, each feeding the beast of hurt and discord.
We are
lost without a peacemaker; one who knows our hearts and can pave the way to
reconciliation. Luckily, Christians have such a peacemaker. Christ came to
unite all God's children, brothers, and sisters in the faith. He works in the
home to call us to a deep love that is consecrated in blood. If we strive for
peace within the walls, then we are one step closer to peace between our
nations. God will heal all wounds, if we will only welcome Him in.
Prayer:
Christ, You have broken down the dividing walls of hostility, and You are
waiting to build bridges of love. Begin with me, Lord, and move forth in love.
Amen.
