Read Psalm 34:12-14.
What does it mean to “seek peace and pursue it”? How might we “pursue” peace? To pursue peace is to actively chase after it, to follow it, to seek it out. Peace is not something that will just show up in our lives, we need to actively seek peace out. When we have true peace in God, we’ll also discover that there are other areas where we can pursue peace on earth.
Pursue peace in our relationships. Sometimes pursuing peace means dealing with the difficult and uncomfortable. Acknowledging hurts and offenses is often very difficult but a necessary part of pursuing peace. These are some of the most important words of a peacemaker: I’m sorry...I was wrong...I forgive you...I love you...How can I help you believe that I am really sorry...and I understand.
Pursue peace in your work. Regardless of your work environment, pursuing peace is just as needed at work as it is at home. Pursuing peace doesn’t mean that things will always be easy, but it is the right thing to do. It might mean holding your tongue. It may mean letting someone else take the glory for your idea. It may mean showing grace even when others treat you badly.
Purse peace in your spirit. Peace in your spirit is possible when you commit your anxieties, fears, and worries to the Lord. Peace is possible when you take your praises and requests to God. Peace is possible when you remember to give thanks to God. Ultimately, true peace is not possible if you are not at peace with God. If we lead a life characterized by conflict with others, we won’t experience the peace of God like we can and should. As with most things in the Christian journey, true change starts with inner heart transformation, which leads to genuine and heartfelt external action.
Personal Worship Option:
Prayer for the day: Dear Father, you are the Prince of Peace and the Great I AM. You are my helper and my Redeemer. I need your help today to pursue peace with my family, friends, co-workers and myself. I am so grateful that I can come to you and present my requests anytime. Thank you for giving me peace and rest even in hard times. In the name of the Prince of Peace, Amen.
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