Make Love Not War

Make love not war. This oft-used mantra from my old hippie days is broader and deeper than just being a political pacifist and social activist. "..Blessed are the peacemakers, says Scripture, for they shall be called the children of God.." Do you bring the peace of God into a room when you enter or do you arrive creating discord and bringing enmity? Really, think about it. Is your persona, are your conversations, peaceful, nurturing and up lifting or are they riddled with fault, blame and bitterness - are you an agitator? According to this text in the Gospel of Matthew only the children of God can bring the peace of knowing God to others. In reality, only a person who is at peace with himself can bring peace. To be otherwise is like mutually exclusive. Embracing peacemaking doesn't mean that we always avoid conflict, but being peaceable does mean recognizing the real costs of the contrary and weighing those costs as if they will be shouldered by ourselves and our loved ones. Peace be with you…pkes
Checkout: Make Love Not War, by John Lennon

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