BE A PEACEMAKER ~

Matthew 5:1-12 ~ New International Version
Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down.
His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.
The Beatitudes
He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
    for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
    for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

BE A PEACEMAKER ~
VERSE 9 above says: 
Blessed are the peacemakers,
    for they will be called children of God.

There are times of life when we must purpose to be a peacemaker.  Not everything will go our way and we must rely on the way of the Lord.  We know that through it all, God is faithful and a promise keeper.  I was talking to someone yesterday about trusting God through the process of life.  Sometimes the miracle is truly in the process of time.  When we look back, let us see how God helped us through the storms of life and we might not have realized it.   I can see how my silence brought a different response from someone but I also see how my voice makes a difference.  Oh the balance of them both is the key to peace. 

BE A PEACEMAKER ~
Have you ever hear someone say this, "I pick and choose my battles of life".  

My prayers continue for you, your family and friends. 
~ Sparkie 

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