· About 5 minutes

Practice peace

Make a little room for the Word today.

01 / Read

Matthew 5:9

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Read the full passage: Matthew 5:1–12

02 / Reflect

Pause with the passage.

Jesus calls peacemakers blessed. Making peace takes more than avoiding every difficult conversation. It may involve listening, speaking truth gently, or choosing a responsible boundary instead of retaliation.

Where could you reduce hostility without ignoring what matters?

03 / Respond

One small step today.

In one conversation, listen fully before explaining your own view.

04 / Pray

Bring it to God.

Jesus, teach me to make peace with wisdom, honesty, and love. Amen.

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