Meditation Thought: “Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who revere him and do what is right.” (Acts 10:34-35)
If we consider ‘revere him and do what is right’ as living a faithful and honest life, we can see that Jesus demonstrated how such a life can lead to peace – in all circumstances. And not only peace in the circumstances, but the wherewithal to change the circumstances to achieve, or even create, that peace.
The secret? Put God first. It opens the door for his activity in our lives. Good is brought about, justice is tempered by mercy, forgiveness is possible, transformation takes place. The inner commitment to a faithful and honest (or devout and upright) life, directs all outside expressions. God-directed thoughts produce God-directed actions.
When we choose to live this way, there is less turmoil for there is a standard by which to make decisions. There is less wavering and more wisdom, perception and effective actions.
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