|
Advent is often marked by the lighting of candles with the second candle symbolizing PEACE.
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." - Isaiah 26:3
“Peace is Shalom – well-being of mind, heart, and body, individually and communally. It can exist in the midst of a war-torn world, even in the midst of unresolved problems and increasing human conflicts. Jesus made that peace by giving his life for his brothers and sisters. This is no easy peace, but it is everlasting and comes from God. Are we willing to give our lives in the service of peace?”
– Henri Nouwen, Bread for the Journey
Dear God, Give me the courage to live and work for a new heaven and a new earth as Jesus did. Give me the freedom to be critical where I see evil and to offer praises where I see goodness. Most of all, make me faithful to the vision you have given me, so that wherever I go and whomever I meet, I can be a sign of your all-renewing love. Amen.
(Prayer from With Open Hands by Henri Nouwen) | 
No comments:
Post a Comment