09/21/2026
Colleagues,
Today, on the United Nations International Day of Peace, Forgive for Health Ministries joins people worldwide in celebrating peace's power to heal individuals, families, communities, and nations.
This year's theme, "Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day," reminds us that peace is not merely the absence of conflict—it is the presence of compassion, understanding, reconciliation, and forgiveness.
At Forgive for Health Ministries, we believe that forgiveness is one of the most powerful investments in peace that any person can make. When we forgive, we release bitterness, reduce stress, improve emotional well-being, strengthen relationships, and create space for healing and hope. Peace begins in the heart before it spreads to our homes, workplaces, communities, and world.
Today, we invite you to make a personal investment in peace:
✅ Forgive someone who has hurt you.
✅ Ask forgiveness where healing is needed.
✅ Reach out to someone with kindness and compassion.
✅ Pray for peace in your family, community, and the world.
✅ Commit to one action that promotes understanding rather than division.
Call to Action:
Take five minutes today to reflect on one relationship, situation, or hurt that is disturbing your peace. Ask yourself: "What step can I take toward forgiveness?" Then take that step. A phone call, a prayer, a conversation, a letter, or simply a decision to let go can become a powerful investment in peace.
As the United Nations encourages us to invest in peace for everyone, everywhere, every day, let us remember that lasting peace often begins with a forgiving heart.
Peace begins with me. Peace begins with you. Peace begins with forgiveness