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Are you a peacemaker? Step into tense moments, lower the heat, and lift people instead of pushing back. That choice reflects Jesus Christ and proves real discipleship.
Scripture
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”—Matthew 5:9
Quote
“The Savior’s message is clear: His true disciples build, lift, encourage, persuade, and inspire—no matter how difficult the situation. True disciples of Jesus Christ are peacemakers.”—Russell M. Nelson, “Peacemakers Needed”
Video
Living the Principle: Are You a Peacemaker?
- When navigating a tense conversation, lower your voice instead of matching the intensity. Ask one honest question that helps you understand and the other person feel heard.
- Interrupt gossip or criticism by saying something that builds the person up. Shift the tone of the moment with words that encourage instead of tear down.
- When someone pushes against you, hold your ground without attacking back. Speak clearly, stay calm, and choose words that invite peace instead of escalating conflict.
Meme
This Day in Church History
1982: The Church announces that membership has reached five million.
1995: President Gordon B. Hinckley is sustained as President of the Church during a solemn assembly at general conference.
2000: General Conference is held for the first time in the nearly completed Conference Center.
When did being a peacemaker change the outcome of a hard conversation for you? Share your thoughts in the comments below and check back tomorrow for more inspiration!
Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
