The Lord said, “Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.'” Luke 10:5
We are called by the Lord to be peace carriers. That is our mission and our privilege.
Lord, fill me with your peace that I may bless everyone I meet with peace.
For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement, namely, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Galatians 5:14
Today I will intentionally seek ways to love my neighbor as myself. I will start this practice by encouraging, understanding, welcoming, and comforting myself and others.
Lord, help me to be love in my corner of the world.
Jesus said to them, “Give them some food yourselves.” Luke 9:13a
Today I will remember I am always being fed by God’s patience, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and peace. I will give this same food to everyone I encounter.
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Thus says the wisdom of God: “I found delight in the human race.” Proverbs 8:31
Let us dare to step into the heart-energy of the unity of the Holy Trinity.
Then will we know God’s love heals everything, especially the dis-ease that continues to divide our world.
Then will we understand the importance of our practice of respect, courtesy, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and peace.
Then will we find delight in our family, friends, and neighbors.
Lord, you have poured your love into our hearts. May I delight in your gift of love and recognize it in all people everywhere.
The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:52
In every moment I have the option to rejoice in God’s gift of the Holy Spirit.
May I remember to turn to the light in hard times. May I ask the Lord to guide me in the way of wisdom, understanding, compassion, forgiveness, peace, and kindness.
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O LORD, be my helper. Psalm 30:11b
Let me not be ashamed to ask for the Lord’s help as often as I need. The Lord will not withhold from me. Let me always remember to say thank you.
Lord, may I rely on you to feed me physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. May your unfailing, kind attention fill me with gratitude.
Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” John 20:19b
Let us not doubt the Lord’s peace. It is a peace of the heart, the peace of knowing God is here, with us now and forever. We have not been forsaken, no matter how outside events appear. The vision is God’s, the timing is God’s, the peace is ours for the taking.
Lord, whatever I am experiencing today, I know you are here with me. Help me to receive your peace and extend it to all people everywhere.
[Jesus] had to rise from the dead. John 20:9b
With love, there is no choice. Love revives us, renews us, raises us to new life where kindness, peace, and compassion meet, collaborate, and bless our words, actions, behaviors, and our very lives.
Today I will remember Jesus had to rise from the dead because of the power of love. God’s love raises us beyond darkness and injustice, confusion and grief, illness and death.
Lord, let my heart be open to receive and release the renewing power of your love.
The other [criminal]… said in reply, “…indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal.” Then he said,
“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you,
today you will be with me in Paradise.“ Luke 23:40-43
Every day brings many challenges that require me to choose appropriate words, actions, and behaviors. When I ask the Lord to remember me, I am acknowledging my need for the Lord’s constant guidance so that I may reflect God’s love, peace, and kindness in all my interactions.
Love, peace, and kindness help make heaven on earth a reality. Today I will remember that taking responsibility for my words, actions, and behaviors is a step towards holiness.
When the poor one called out, the LORD heard, and from all his distress he saved him. Psalm 34:7
God is present. God hears me when I call out. God saves me from distress by blessing me with courage and strength to bear a burden, by showing me what to do in a difficult situation, by giving me the right words at the right moment, by removing my resentments, by helping me to grieve, and through the kindness and compassion of other people.
Today I will call on God for all my needs. I will trust that my prayer will be answered and stay alert to receive the help God provides.
Mary Ann McSweeny 