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Day 11 — Peace That Heals Division Scripture: Ephesians 2:14 — “Christ is our peace; in Christ, the dividing wall of hostility has been torn down.” Reflection: The gospel is always anti-division, anti-violence, anti-hate. Christ dismantles walls. Where are the barriers in your life? Your relationships? Your perceptions? Your own being? Practice: Reach out to someone with whom you’ve […]
Day 10 — Peace That Frees Us from Fear Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 — “Don’t fear, for I am with you; don’t be afraid, for I am your God.” Reflection: Fear constricts the spirit. Peace is God’s gentle widening of our hearts again. In all times and places, God goes before us and remains with us. We […]
Day 9 — Peace in the Storm Scripture: Mark 4:39 — “Jesus woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’” Reflection: Peace does not mean the absence of storms. Rather it promises that God’s presence abides within times of turmoil, conflict, chaos and tension. Practice: Notice a place in your life […]
Day 8 — Peace for the Weary Body Scripture: Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will give you rest.” Reflection: Peace honors the body as sacred. God’s rest is not earned—it’s offered. In what ways do you care for the totality of your being: mind, heart, […]
Day 7 — A Peace the World Cannot Give Scripture: John 14:27 – “Peace is my farewell to you; my peace is my gift to you. I don’t give it to you as the world gives peace.” Reflection: Christ’s peace is not quietism but wholeness—shalom that heals entire systems and souls. Peace, salaam, shalom. It supports knitting together […]
