14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. 17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Ephesians 2:14-18
Hostility still lives in church. I thought I could escape the stresses of disagreements with people, but this isn't the case. People come to church with baggage and opinions on how things should be ran, or unload their personal baggage that rubs people the wrong way. Regardless it's up to Christ to break down walls of hostility and bring forth peace. Only through the spirit two are made one and only through the cross peace is brought forth.
Jesus, I ask that you bring peace to my life. I pray that you would crucify my pride and change me from the inside out. Help me to have peace and walk away from my fleshly desires of jealousy, and anger. Help me to focus only on you and no one else.
In Jesus Name
Amen.
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