James 3: 17-18 “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.”

Col. 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful."

As members of the body of Christ we are called to live a life of peace. When peace rules in our hearts we are drawn closer into a right relationship with God and with others. A life of peace binds us together. A heart of gratitude and a pure spirit produces peace, tranquility and contentment.  Let us live out a conviction of peace and serenity in our Christian walk, so that God’s desire to work in us and through us may be fully realized.

Prayer of St. Francis:

Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

Amen.

Jane Kimbrel is the Piano and Organ Interest Area Chair for The Fellowship
and the Director of Music Ministries at Perry United Methodist Church in Perry, Georgia.