How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! – (Psalm 133:1, NIV)
Oh, how wonderful, how pleasing it is when God’s people come together as one! – (Psalm 133:1, ERV)
How good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters live together in peace! – (Psalm 133:1, VOICE)
There are few things as wonderful as being in a community that works together and maintains peace among themselves. As an educator, I am in a unique situation, as many of my colleagues and I have worked together at our school for many years. Though different personalities and passions outside of school, we are united in purpose. Even when our circumstances have been less than ideal (think entire Covid lockdown and then navigating return) we have supported and encouraged each other. Because I have been the utility teacher that has been shuffled from subject to subject and grade to grade, I have had the opportunity to work closely with many of my colleagues over the years. It has been a blessing to get to know and work closely with each. It really does feel familial and is the reason I have spent my entire career at one school. My hope and prayer is that the students too, will feel the sense of family and learn to function together in peace. May we ever seek the Lord to lead us to live together in peace with those whom He has placed in our lives.
United purpose,
Helps us each to see;
To work together,
In sweet harmony.
For peace shall be found,
As we look to see;
The needs of others,
Intentionally.
Oh it is so good,
And pleasant to be;
In supportive space,
True community.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You call us to be in community. Thank You that it is good and pleasing to You when we work together for the common good and allow Your peace to reign. Thank You that as we live and work together, it feels familial. Forgive us for the times that we have done anything to upset the peace that You intended to be present. Teach us to seek You to lead us in Your love so that we may live as brothers and sisters that pursue the good You have set before us. Show us how to love as You love each of us. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we look to You to lead us to live as brothers and sisters to extend Your goodness and peace to all. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Faithful love and truth will join together; righteousness and peace will embrace. – Psalm 85:10
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