Summary
Discover the connection between peace and happiness in our ‘Happy are the peacemakers’ podcast.
Table of Contents
Happy are the Peacemakers: Introduction
This world is full of conflict. Turn on the news, open your newspaper and discord spews out at you. Log in to social media and everyone seems to be falling out with each other. No one listens. They just shout at each other!
Happy are the Peacemakers: Making Peace
Conflict does not make us happy. When God makes us happy, we are peacemakers not firestarters. Happy people actively seek to “make peace.” They are willing to reconcile with others. They do what they can to bring an end to bitterness and strife.
Happy are the Peacemakers: Hard Work and Hard Won
This is not appeasement. It is not about giving in or doing anything for a quiet life. Peacemaking is hard work and hard won. It is dealing with and solving problems in order to maintain peace. It takes commitment to each other and it must be centred on Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Happy are the Peacemakers Because God Calls Them His Children
Peacemakers are happy because God calls them his children. They reflect their Father’s character and share the glories of his Kingdom. May we work for peace in our relationships and model peace and happiness for the world.
Reflection Question:
- How do people respond differently when you speak peace rather than conflict to them? Does it make you feel happy?
This Week on Battle Drill Devotionals
- Monday 9 October – From Heartache to Healing: How to Release Grief and Embrace Happiness
- Tuesday 10 October – Mastering Your Strength Under Control: Achieving Happiness in a World of Chaos
- Wednesday 11 October – Embrace a Joyful Life: Understanding why Forgiveness is the Key to Happiness
- Thursday 12 October – Unlocking Happiness and Integrity: Trail to A Joyous & Upright Life
- Friday 13 October – “Happy Are The Peacemakers”: Unearthing the Joy of Conflict Resolution
There’s a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every Monday through Friday.
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Related Links
- Enhance Your Prayers in Times of Crisis: How to Pray and Listen to God’s Voice
- A Timely and Uplifting Prayer For Happiness In Your Community
- Why It Is Important To Know Your Identity In Christ
- Happiness Begins with Gratitude: What Happens When People are Delighted
- God’s Beautiful Gift Of Grace: Does God Forgive All Sins?
Outgoing Links
- 1. Happiness and Peacemaking – https://www.huffpost.com/entry/happiness_b_6723744 – This article expands on how peace-making plays an essential role in the path to happiness.
- 2. Peacemakers – https://sanfranpeace.org/peacemakers – This link brings you to an organisation dedicated to promoting peacemaking and its essential role in society.
- 3. Peacemaking and Happiness: An Empirical Analysis – https://www.jstor.org/stable/24486187 – This academic article explores the correlation between peacemaking and happiness based on empirical data.
- 4. Peacemaking and Positive Psychology – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/201202/peace-mind – A Psychology Today article that discusses the impact of peace of mind and peacemaking on overall happiness.
- 5. The Art of Happiness and Peace – https://www.amazon.com/Art-Happiness-Peace-Handbook-Living/dp/1401945527 – This book explores the relationship between peace and happiness in life to create a fulfilling lifestyle.
- 6. The Happiness of Pursuing Peace – https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_happiness_of_pursuing_peace – An article from Berkeley’s Greater Good Magazine that covers the happiness derived from pursuing peace.
- 7. Happiness in the Bible – https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/happiness-bible-verses/ – An article that gathers Bible verses on happiness, providing a foundation of understanding happiness from a Christian perspective.
- 8. How to Be Happy: 25 Habits To Add To Your Routine – https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-be-happy – Healthline article that lists habits to improve happiness, including peace-making.
- 9. The Role of Peacemakers in Society – https://fee.org/articles/the-role-of-peacemakers-in-society/ – An article that expounds on the role of peacemakers in society, highlighting the significance of their contribution to social unity and happiness.
- 10. Steps to Becoming a Peacemaker – https://www.mindful.org/8-steps-to-becoming-a-more-peaceful-person/ – An instruction from Mindful on how to build peace within oneself, an important step in becoming a peacemaker.
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