Peace and Reconciliation
‘Therefore, since we are justified through faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ’
Romans 5:1
Peace is one of the greatest of all blessings, whether in family life,
the community, the church and in the nation.
But the greatest peace of all is peace with God.
This comes of course though the work of Jesus in dying for us.
When we turn to him and trust him, we are justified and not condemned as we deserve,
and are reconciled to God. Such is the love of God for us.
Out of this peace comes our own commitment to peace,
forgiveness and reconciliation in our daily lives.
Also arising from our peace with God is the peace of God,
the peace beyond all understanding which guards my heart and turns fear to faith.
Question for thought: Do I have an assurance of peace with God?
Heavenly Father, we bring before you the dioceses in Southwark and Bristol in the UK.
We thank you for the many projects and pray that they will have the opportunity
to share the reason for the hope they have in you as they care for the many
who are in need spiritually and physically. Amen