Good Morning, God
The national and international headlines speak of long-time government service worker, Richard Holbrooke. He has been described as a "giant of American policy", an archetype of U.S. diplomacy", the "muscle behind the pinstripes" and a "Peacemaker". As a peacemaker, Mr. Holbrooke was "remembered and admired". His last assignment was in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Mr. Holbrooke died when a tear in his aorta could not be fixed.
Lord, we need so many more people in our lives with the title of "peacemaker". We remember what your Son, in your word, said about peacemakers. Jesus said "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God".
Lord, being a peacemaker is a calling for each person who believes in you and who tries to do his or her best each and every day. Being a peacemaker is to value the lives of the persons with whom we are dealing and to seek solutions that will bring life, safety, right-ness, hope - and even love. May more of us receive your blessing, Lord as we try to be peacemakers.
In Jesus name, Amen.
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