Seasons of Peace and Conflict
‘Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud,
but be willing to associate with people of low position.
Do not be conceited.’
Romans 12:16
Human beings are far from perfect as you well know. We are prone to break relationships,
to nurse malice, to speak ill of one another, to quarrel, to discriminate against others.
Being a Christian does not deliver us from such sins.
But because we know God our heavenly Father,
we are called to a better life and by the Spirit enabled to forgive and to love.
In particular our Christian fellowship ought to be like that.
It should be open to all people and make everyone welcome.
It should be marked by harmony and the love that shows itself in not taking offence.
It should be different to the world around us because Jesus is present with us when we meet.
We are all responsible for these qualities.
Question for thought: How does forgiveness make a difference in your life?
Heavenly Father, we pray for the members scattered across the islands in
North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba.
As they encourage change within their communities may their Christian faith
shine through as they share Christ’s love with families
and those who are struggling to support themselves. Amen.