Let Peace Reign!

"What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family." Mother Teresa - Missionary (1910-1997)

Peace is an occurrence of harmony characterized by the lack of violence, conflict behaviors and the freedom from fear of violence. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility and retribution, peace also suggests sincere attempts at reconciliation , the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the establishment of equality, and a working political order that serves the true interests of all. [ Wikipedia ].

Forgiving, accepting and loving begins at home. Learning,  practicing and refining begins at home. Godly values begin at home.  
It stands to reason that the home is the incubator for peaceful beginnings. Abraham Lincoln once said, the best way I destroy my enemies is when I make them my friends. If you want peace to reign, then make friends with your enemies, just make friends with such people and make them your friend. Why go to war and fight for peace before you allow peace to reign while such circumstances ( violence, conflicts)  can be overcomed through mutual understanding and make such enemies your friend. One might argue that why should I make someone who wants to destroy me a friend?

The Holy Bible says in Romans 12:17-21 " Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. "

Honoring God as the core and leader of your family brings strength and peace through the muddy waters of life. Make yours a health one.