Peace

As I am sitting here, I have continued to reflect on the fruits of the spirit. Next week I will be talking about patience. I continue to see that the passage in Galatians that started this series builds on one another. That is why love is listed first, joy next, peace and now patience. If we are to find peace either as one comment was as a process not outcome we need to be rooted in love of God and love of neighbor as Jesus commanded. As we strive for the perfection as Wesley called it of love, we experience joy and find peace both inner and in community.
Sunday is All Saints Sunday where we honor those who have been so instrumental in our church and community who have gone home. The gospel lesson comes from Matthew 5:1-12 the beatitudes. This will be the start of a series of sermons on being thankful. Actually I had asked people October 26th to remember what they are thankful about especially in these difficult times. One way of helping ease our anxieties is to remember how God has blessed us with family, friends, work, and our nation and community. When we take time to remember, I believe that there can be moments of peace in our prayers of thankfulness.
Shalom to all of you
Eldon