Title The Lord's Heart We Should Imitate (Ⅲ)
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Hymn: 469 (New Hymn No. 412) 'In the depths of my soul'
Meditation: The world wants peace, but does more to break it than to sow it. Jesus said that those who sow peace become sons of God. Is there peace in your heart, home, and church?
Confession of Faith: Apostles' Creed
Text: “He took pleasure in making all things, things on earth and things in heaven, reconciled to Himself through Him, making peace through the blood of His cross… ' (Colossians 1:20-23, Matt 5:23-26)
The world is messy. Disorder strikes. We seek peace and ask for peace in every greeting, but do we really have peace?
But why are we not at peace? Psychologists give five reasons to explain it. The first is because of resentment and revenge, the second is because of excessive desire, and the third is because of jealousy. Fourth, because there is anger in the heart, and fifth, because of pride. Let's get rid of the peace-breaking heart and have the peace the Lord gives us.
Prayer: God, let the world be used to make a world of peace. Wherever you go, sow peace and become a maker of peaceful communities. May God's peace fill your home, church, country, and world. I pray in Jesus name. Amen
Lord's Prayer