Peacemakers

"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such 'wisdom' does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness." James 3:13-18 (NIV)

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9 (NIV)

"If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men." Romans 12:18 (NASB)

"Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14 (NIV)

Dear Lord, Let us be at peace and let us be peacemakers in this world full of suffering and strife. Show us how we can help others feel Your peace even among the difficulties of this present life. Teach us to sow in peace so that we might raise a harvest of righteousness...