The power of peace comes from love that endures not from hate that incites fear and chaos. It is from compassion, and truth that only the wise can understand. It is from understanding, collaboration, relationship and an openness to listen, courage to stand up for what is moral, and humility to be formed and be changed. On the day of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we set a day to be reminded that non-violence activism rooted in love aims to dismantle hatred, racism, and domination is possible.
Our world is challeged by the problems of this generation that has not yet learned to diplomatically listen to each other. It is in the families, communities, and societies that we belong, Our humanity is challenged to make way for what we want to value. We are accountable to the kind of world that we are co-creating by our actions and inactions.
Our hearts and minds are restless. We cannot forget that we have the Holy Spirit within us. God is reaching out to us in our silent moments as well us our chaos. We can heed his power within us. God's power rooted in love, teaching us the compassion, the inclusivity, looking at what's possible. The Spirit that empowers our hearts is beyond the fears and chaos caused by the few and the weak. Through our faith, we let God work through us for the empoverished and the downtrodden. God gave us the beatitudes. God continues to give us hope that we are blessed amidst all the uncertainties in our world, etc.
Jesus Christ is a non-violent teacher. God does not force us but continues to love us. He wants us to look for the real treasure in our life and not what the "world" gives. Dr. Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Saint Francis, Mother Teresa and other peacemakers have something in common. It is the love that transcends time, love that transcends self, love that cares after one’s neighbor, it is the love that comes from God.
May you be blessed in being reminded that God who moved Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his time is present among the people of today, in all of us.
Jesus Christ said in John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
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PRAYER FOR PEACE
by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Most Gracious and all wise God; Before whose face the generations rise and fall; Thou in whom we live, and move, and have our being. We thank thee [for?] all of thy good and gracious gifts, for life and for health; for food and for raiment; for the beauties of nature and the love of human nature. We come before thee painfully aware of our inadequacies and shortcomigs. We realize that we stand surrounded with the mountains of love and we deliberately dwell in the valley of hate. We stand amid the forces of truth and deliberately lie; We are forever offered the high road and yet we choose the lo to travel the low road. For these sins O God forgive. Break the spell of that which blinds our minds. Purify our hearts that we may see thee. O God in these turbulent day when fear and doubt are mounting high give us broad visions, penetrating eyes, and power of endurance. Help us to work with renewed vigor for a warless world, for a better distribution of wealth, and for a brotherhood that transcends race or color. In the name and spirit of Jesus we pray. Amen.
Read More:
Peace Prayers by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Kings Prayers in King Institude
Prayer for Peace from Faith and Worship
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