Christ, Our Living Peace

Conflict can damage the fabric that holds a family together when troubles become destructive, causing family members to lose love, trust and respect for each other. Differences in temperament and personality generate opposing objectives and goals. However, if mutual love, trust and respect exist, differences should not create hostility and alienation.

One significant reality experienced in relationships is that people will over time devise opposing goals. Nevertheless, if mutual love for God and each other is present, personal goals and ambitions can be explored without fear of belittlement. Respect permits each person to be unique in their perceptions of how they fit into the world. 

It’s imperative to understand that lack of trust promotes conflict. Lack of trust accounts for shattered relationships because simple trust reflects integrity, honesty and moral conduct. Trust in Christ Jesus is central to building a peaceful, healthy atmosphere where conflicts can be managed in ways that strengthen your relationships and your faith.  

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For Christ is our living peace. He has made us both one by breaking down the barrier and enmity which lay between us. By his sacrifice he removed the hostility of the Law, with all its commandments and rules.

~Ephesians 2:14-15 Phillips – New Testament in Modern English

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
~2 Thessalonians 3:16 New International Version