Today's promise: God will give you peace
Peace in Relationships
"Since God chose
you to be the holy people whom he loves, you must clothe yourselves with
tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. You must
take allowance for each other's faults and forgive the person who offends you.
Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. And the most
important piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what binds us all
together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in
your hearts. For as members of one body you are all called to live in
peace."
Colossians 3:12-15 NLT
Attaining peace
[Jon Farrar addresses
marriages, but his comments apply to other relationships as well.] Maintaining
peace in any relationship is very difficult. Each one of us is a unique
individual who interprets and views things differently. Whether in
relationships in the church, among family and friends, or in our marriages,
conflict is natural. When conflict comes, we need to follow Christ's example by
showing love and forgiveness in difficult situations. God loved us when we were
still sinners in rebellion against him (Romans 5:9). We need to show that same
type of love to others by being kind, merciful, and patient.
Do you long for peace in your marriage? Ask Jesus to point out times when you have not been forgiving, areas where you need to be patient, and ways you can express genuine love to each other. That is how we have peace in our marriages — when we look for ways to love and forgive each other.
from Praying God's Promises for My Marriage by Jon Farrar (Tyndale) pp 42-43
Do you long for peace in your marriage? Ask Jesus to point out times when you have not been forgiving, areas where you need to be patient, and ways you can express genuine love to each other. That is how we have peace in our marriages — when we look for ways to love and forgive each other.
from Praying God's Promises for My Marriage by Jon Farrar (Tyndale) pp 42-43
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from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation and other publications of Tyndale
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