Devotion for Sunday, June 9, 2019

“Too long has my soul had its dwelling with those who hate peace.  I am for peace, but when I speak, they are
for war.”  (Psalm 120:6-7)

We live in a world that is at
war against the Lord.  They are also at
war against one another.  The heart of the
Lord is love and peace.  Those who hear
the voice of the Lord long for peace. 
Come then into the Lord’s presence and be one of peace and not war.  Dwell in the presence of the Lord and learn
the eternal values He offers by grace. 
Know His goodness and the peace that surpasses all understanding.

Lord, I am in conflict.  You know
the hearts of all of those who dwell in this age.  There is war amidst the longing for
peace.  You have promised Your peace to
those who come to You.  Grant that I
would be a person of peace and live the way You have directed me to live.  Lead me, O Lord, in the way of truth that, in
spite of what happens around me, I would pass on Your peace to those around me.

Lord Jesus, You said that You
would leave Your peace with Your disciples. 
Help me Lord to live into the peace which You offer.  Guide me according to Your goodness to learn
to live in peace with my neighbors. 
Guide me in the way of peace to live this way despite what goes on
around me.  Lord, You have come to save
those who turn to You.  Save me Lord and
guide me forever.  Amen.