The Upper Room Devotional 3rd September 2024 || Maintaining Peace
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Topic: Maintaining Peace
Kumalawaty Sundari (Jakarta, Indonesia)
Today’s Reading
Romans 12:9-21
Thought for the Day
When I dwell in God’s peace, my relationships improve.
The Upper Room Devotional 3rd September 2024 Message
If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. – Romans 12:18 (NRSVUE)
Every Saturday I go out for dinner with my family. One family member always wants Chinese food, but I enjoy trying different cuisines. It is challenging to pick a restaurant we all enjoy. Instead of arguing, I always suggest we eat at restaurants that serve a variety of foods. This way we can enjoy our time together rather than wasting time arguing.
In his letter to the Romans, Paul stated how important it is for us to maintain good relationships with others, however hard it might be. With God’s peace in our hearts, we can find ways to prevent quarrels that only cause enmity. When we open our hearts to the Lord, the Spirit can help us create peace in every disagreement so that small matters don’t develop into big matters.
We will still experience conflict, but God’s wisdom can help us know how to react. With the help of the Spirit, we can find solutions to our troubles so that we can remain at peace in our relationships and enjoy the beauty of God’s love all the time.
Today’s Prayer
Dear Lord, inspire us with your wisdom and peace so that even in difficult moments, we can find serenity and joy in you. Amen.
Prayer Focus
Family relationships
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