Romans 8:11
August 7, 2023
FEAST OF SAINT DOMINIC DE GUZMAN – 8th AUGUST
August 8, 2023
THE 7th of AUGUST
PEACE IS THE RIGHT SOIL FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS
Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:18
In Matthew 5:9, Jesus says that “blessed are the peace-makers, because they shall be called the children of God.” It truly is amazing to realize that by being God’s children, we can be people that not only love peace, but that also make peace, by calming down arguments and disputes. We can do that because the peace of the Holy Spirit is in us and once we learn we have it, we can draw it out and our lives can be completely transformed.
Anger, bitterness, worry, fear and arguing are peace killers and never produce righteousness, but the contrary. Whenever we allow any evil feelings to fill our hearts, it is really hard not to sin. We are to choose right all the time, not only once in a while, if we want to be the peace-makers. As Paul wrote in Galatians 6:7 “whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap.”
By keeping our peace and fighting for it, we do ourselves a huge favor. “Being right” in most arguments is way overrated and “having the last word” often only rob us of our peace and joy. The more we fight to keep our peace, the less we sin and the more blessed we are.
SUGGESTED PRAYER: Father God, thank You so much for allowing me to taste Your peace and for providing the tools to maintain it. Please help me to make the right choices and sow the good seeds in peace so that I may reap the fruit of righteousness, every day of my life. I love You dear Lord and I love to have Your peace that surpasses all understanding! Glory and praises to Your Holy Name. Amen
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