Be A Peacemaker

I try to listen to the podcast “Be a Peacemaker” by Pastor Victoria Osteen whenever possible.

When I reflect on history, three people stand out as my role models for bringing peace to the world. The first is Jesus Christ, the second is Mahatma Gandhi, and the third is Nelson Mandela.

People can never truly find peace or become peacemakers if they believe in violence and revenge because these only perpetuate a never-ending cycle of conflict and suffering.

By violence, I mean not only physical violence but also bullying, abusive behavior, and toxic behavior.

If anyone doubts this, I encourage them to reflect on history. Without forgiveness, it is impossible to establish lasting peace and become a true peacemaker. Nobody is perfect, and people will inevitably offend or hurt others, sometimes knowingly and sometimes unknowingly.

The best solution is to choose forgiveness, break the cycle of resentment and revenge, and embrace peace.

As Jesus Christ teaches us in Matthew 5:44 (KJV):

“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”

These powerful words remind us that true peacemaking begins with love, compassion, and forgiveness—even toward those who have hurt us.

I pray to the Lord Jesus Christ to guide everyone to choose love over hatred, forgiveness over revenge, and peace over violence. After all, let’s take a moment to sit quietly and reflect on whether we can truly build a peaceful world if we continue to perpetuate hatred, resentment, and revenge.