But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.—James 3:17-18 (NLT)
Heavenly Father,
Help me to allow that pure wisdom—which only You can give—guide me through every new day. And let me enjoy the harvest of right-standing with You that comes when I plant seeds of peace wherever I go.
Grant that every choice I
make today would flow from a pure heart—a heart that is after Your own heart.
Show me how to be peace
loving—to seek out the paths of peace, rather than follow the ways of
contention and division.
Let me handle others with
gentle care and have a willingness not to insist on my own way, but yield to
others—as long as it does not compromise my heart being yielded to You.
Help me extend mercy to
others—just as I have been shown mercy—and do good things for the benefit of
those around me, in order to bring You glory and to lead others to Christ.
May I sincerely treat all
people with the same respect and honor that is due every one of Your unique
creations—out of the knowledge that You love each one of us, both greatly and
equally.
Show me how to be a wise
peacemaker, not just a peace keeper, by making me willing to plant the seeds of
the Truth and Grace from Your Word in others—and to water them generously with
love.
Help me to allow that pure wisdom—which only You can give—guide me through every new day. And let me enjoy the harvest of right-standing with You that comes when I plant seeds of peace wherever I go.
In the name of Jesus,
Amen.
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