I Choose Peace

May the Lord of peace himself give you peace.
                        —2 Thessalonians 3:16

Here are two short sentences that make it impossible for anyone to hijack your peace without your consent: 1) I have the right to choose. 2) I choose peace.

When someone who thinks too little and talks too much makes your blood boil, say, “I have the right to choose; I can choose to get bent out of shape, or I can choose peace. I choose peace.”

When unfair demands assault you, say, “I have the right to choose; I can choose to let this ruin my day, or I can choose peace. I choose peace.”

When some rude heavy-foot cuts you off and you’re bordering on road rage, say, “I have the right to choose; I can choose to come unhinged, or I can choose peace. I choose peace.”

Don’t let your attitude and actions be dictated
by the attitudes and actions of others.

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