Jesus tells us that real peace is knowing that we are safe and loved, no matter what. Jesus’ peace is not about everything being perfect. When we have Jesus’ peace inside ourselves, we are able to share it with others.
Watch this video of how to make the origami dove, a symbol of peace.
One way we can feel God’s peace is by taking deep breaths. When we breathe in slowly and then breathe out gently, it helps our minds calm down and our bodies relax.
Watch this video to see detailed instructions for making your pinwheel!
Click here to learn more about Pinwheels for Peace.
The Bible tells us that when we love each other, we live in peace. We show love when we listen kindly, share what we have, and think about each other’s feelings.
We can be like Jesus when we feel a scary storm in our family. Maybe we need to tell ourselves to stop! We can make a space for silence. And we can sit and be still. We can take deep breaths and wait for the storm to pass.
Watch this video about how to make your rainstick.
Learn more about the tradition of rainsticks in this video.
Jesus reminds us that peace isn’t just something we feel. At church, we share a sign of peace. But peace is more than words. Peace is something we do. Peace grows when we care for each other. Peace is shared when we reach across boundaries to help someone in need. We are called to be peacemakers in our churches and neighborhoods.
Listen to the Little Podcast of Good News, season 4, episode 2 to understand more about why we say “Peace be with you!”
Our family can share this peace with others by making sure everyone is treated fairly and kindly. This is what it means to work for justice. When we work for justice and peace for others, we are filling the earth with God’s love.
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