How is she at Peace?

Friends Church Calgary Weekly Message

Speaker: Vince Klassen

I recently attended a dinner party that was an absolute delight—great company, incredible food, the works. Yet, amidst the laughter and engaging conversation, something struck me profoundly.

It was during a discussion that veered unexpectedly into deeper waters, where one person began recounting a chapter of their life fraught with unimaginable pain. What baffled me wasn’t just the story itself, but the way they told it—with a calmness and tranquility that seemed almost otherworldly.

Here was someone who had endured hardship beyond measure, yet instead of bitterness or anger, they exuded a serene acceptance that left me unsettled. Their peace, juxtaposed against my own inner turmoil for them, sparked a profound realization: while I was grappling with their suffering, they had found a way to make peace with it.

I wanted to know how they were at peace with this? Why was I so upset on their behalf while they had found solace? It made me wonder what do they know about creating peace that we don’t?

As we delve into our next discussion on becoming Peacemakers, I invite you to join me in exploring this narrative. Let’s uncover not only how to cultivate personal peace but also how we can harness it to foster peace in our communities and beyond.

Join us this week for Part 2 of Blessed are the Peacemakers. See you Sunday at the Spiritual Gym.

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