Scripture Passages: Hebrews 12:14; Romans 12:18; Matthew 5:9

One of the key marks of Christianity is reconciliation and forgiveness. One of the best ways we can engage the world is through being agents of reconciliation in the world. Through standing in the gap for others when conflicts arise in our daily lives, we give people a glimpse of what God has done for us. When we initiate reconciliation and pursue peace with other people, we love people in the same way that God loves us. Instead of turning away and putting distance between us and the people we have conflicts with we reach out to others with the same love that God has extended to us through Christ. We live in a world where the curse of sin not only separates us from God, it also separates us from one another. Conflict is inevitable. It is a part of our lives. The way we live out forgiveness and reconciliation is a huge testimony to the mercy and grace of God that we are all in desperate need of.

Pick one of today’s verses and memorize it.