But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
—James 3:17-18 (NASB)
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 Truth and Grace, which are found in Your Word, into the hearts of others—and then watering those seeds 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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