07/09/2026
Some days, loving others feels natural. Other days, it feels like the hardest thing the Savior has ever asked us to do. People misunderstand us. They speak harshly. They forget our efforts. And sometimes, they simply don’t show love back.
But the Savior’s example is steady. He loved people who doubted Him. He served people who ignored Him. He forgave people who hurt Him. And He invites us to walk that same path of quiet, courageous love.
We can follow the example of Jesus Christ, who is our role model, by choosing to love others even if they show little or no love toward us. He declared, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
I’ve had moments when choosing peace felt almost impossible. Someone’s words cut deeper than they knew. A misunderstanding lingered longer than it should have. My heart felt tight, and honestly, I didn’t want to be the one to soften first.
But in prayer, the Spirit nudged me gently. Not with a lecture. Not with guilt. Just a quiet reminder: “Choose peace.”
I remember reaching out with a simple message. Nothing dramatic. Just kindness. And something changed. Not instantly, not perfectly, but enough. Enough for the Spirit to settle in. Enough for my heart to breathe again. Enough for healing to begin.
Peacemaking doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine. It means letting Christ guide our reactions. It means choosing patience when irritation feels easier. It means choosing compassion when pride wants the last word.
And every time we choose peace, we feel a little more like Him.
A little more patient.
A little more gentle.
A little more willing to love the way He loves.
Blessed are the peacemakers. Blessed are those who choose love even when it’s hard. Blessed are those who follow the Savior’s example one small, sincere choice at a time.