Blessed are the Peacemakers

I’ve got one more week left in my first class as a student in ACU’s MACRR program and I’m ready for a break. It’s not been easy juggling ministry, family, and school. I’m getting used to it though. I have a newfound respect for those who do it well.

This program has restored in me the hope of fulfilling God’s mission. Ministry is about reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-19), but reconciliation hasn’t always been my ministry. That’s unfortunate, given what I’ve been doing the last 10 years.

Blessed are the peacemakers…Matthew 5:9.

So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22.

Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14

And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:18.

These passages haven’t always been central to my life or my ministry. But God is at work- ever so slightly and at times quite abruptly- realigning, reorienting and renewing His mission in my life. He’s been extremely patient, and for that I am immensely thankful.

If peacemaking hasn’t been your forte, it’s not too late!