Good morning, Father! Thank You so much for the wake-up call! Your love never ceases to amaze me!
Such love, such wondrous love!
Such love, such wondrous love!
That God should love a sinner such as I,
How wonderful is love like this! ~ C. Bishop
Lord, as Karen and I sat down last night after a full day I introduced her to an a cappella ensemble of singers whom I have come to love. Their name is Voctave. We enjoyed listening/watching several of their songs on YouTube. One, in particular, touched me. Technically it is a Christmas song but its message rings true throughout the year. “This Is My Wish / Let There Be Peace on Earth” is its title (click on it to listen).
I know Your heart breaks, too, Lord, as You look across the world You so lovingly created and You see what we do to each other – the anger, the hatred, the violence, the back biting, the discord – it just never ends. It is rampant. And it is everywhere…even the church…
This past week’s events in Manchester come to mind – innocent people falling victim to distorted mindsets. My heart aches for all those whose lives have too quickly come to an end and their families who are left carry their loss for the rest of their lives.
We want peace. We strive for peace…but it is illusive. The enemy of our souls is about division, not unity. And peace will not come until he is vanquished once and for all. Peace in the here and now is found only in You and peace for all eternity is found only in You.
The Apostle Paul admonishes us in Romans 12:18,
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Lord, may this be my prayer. May I also pray with St. Francis of Assisi, “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” Use me to touch Your world today. Amen.
May 26th, Fri, 5:06 am
