My Dad's favorite of the Beatitudes was, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
Over the years, it became mine too, and I spent a good amount of time reflecting on it and putting it into action--or at least trying.
It is great to have a favorite Beatitude! I never really thought about it until now, but it has given me identity, to some extent, and a reason to act a certain way toward others.
Rather than speaking recklessly (all the time) by telling lies or gossping, or backbiting, I was given a reason to try to defend those who are falsly accused, to set things right, to reconcile people, and to speak cheerfully--to be called a child of God.
Today, I will seek the self control that directs a wise tongue in moments of truth.
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