Saturday Morning Session
Blessed are the Peacemakers
Excerpts
Let’s further consider these three places where a modern-day Latter-day Saint makes peace.
The first is in our hearts. …
… The gospel of Jesus Christ nurtures and knits these divine traits, including peacemaking, into our hearts, blessing us in this life and the next.
Second, building peacemaking in our homes—by using the Lord’s pattern to influence our relationships with one another: persuasion, long-suffering, gentleness, kindness, meekness, and love unfeigned. …
… To be peacemakers, we forgive others and deliberately build others up instead of tearing them down.
Third, peacemaking in our communities. …
… In our congregations and our communities, may we choose to see one another as children of God.
In summary, I offer an invitation. … Would you consider a one-week, three-step peacemaker plan?
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A contention-free home zone: When contention starts, pause and reboot with kind words and deeds.
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Digital bridge building: Before posting, replying, or commenting online, ask, Will this build a bridge? If not, stop. Do not send. Instead, share goodness. Publish peace in the place of hate.
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Repair and reunite: Each family member could seek out a strained relationship in order to apologize, minister, repair, and reunite. …
Peacemaking is a Christlike attribute. …
We fulfill our divine role as children of a loving Heavenly Father as we strive to become peacemakers.