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The Sweet Sound of Harmony

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore. Psalm 133:1-3, ESV

One of my very favorite things to do is to walk. It’s especially nice to walk early in the morning before the world has come to life. Typically, it’s quiet when I take my strolls. Most days, I don’t even listen to music or podcasts. Instead, I enjoy the peace and the stillness of the moment.

Peaceful. Harmonious. Quiet. Stillness.

Most of us love these words. Yet we live in a world that is rarely any of these things. So often, to turn on the news is to be bombarded with chaos, noise, violence, fighting, crime, and a huge lack of harmony in our world. We may be living in one of the least harmonious times in recent history. There is not a lot of harmony around us these days.

God didn’t create us to live at odds with others. Instead, God loves it when brothers and sisters dwell together in unity. Harmony is like fresh anointing oil and the first dew of the day. Harmony is a sweet blessing from God and to God. He designed us to live in harmony. So, let’s invite Him to build more harmony into our lives today.

Prayer – Father, I ask You to show me how to live a good and pleasant life – dwelling with my brothers and sisters in unity. Reveal to me today ways I am not promoting peace and building better relationships.

Reflect - What does harmony look like in your life? Are there any people who make it difficult for you to live in unity? Is there anyone making peacefulness is hard for you?