By Danny Belrose

Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. 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.

Wave Offerings, Herald House 2005

A weary hand pounds on the door of an inn,
          and there is not room!
No room, God of peace, for peace to be born.
Oh, how we need your gift of peace!

Peace unwilling to sleep in the shadows,
          unwilling to live and die
          in speeches made and slogans said.
Surely there is room for peace?
          Peace beyond politics, power, and position.
          Peace that wages war against conflict,
                    avarice, and inequity
                    in a world where peace for me
                    and mine alone is not peace at all.

Prayer Phrase

“I bring you good news that will cause great joy” (Luke 2:10).

Kindling the Light

Choose a quiet spot where you can sit comfortably. Place a candle or small light in front of you. Take a few slow breaths, letting the noise of the day settle. Light the candle. As you strike the match or switch on the light, say softly:
“I make room for joy to grow within me.
I make room for the light that connects me to others.
I make room for the Spirit of Christ.”
Pause for a few breaths, letting the glow of the light fill your awareness.

Today’s Prayer for Peace

Engage in a daily practice of praying for peace in our world. Click here to read today’s prayer and be part of this practice of peace.