Elevate: A Conversation About Violence and PeaceSample

Remember those games you played as a kid like pin the tail on the donkey or hitting a piñata? They seem easy enough on the surface, but add in a blindfold and it’s anyone’s game! Why? Vision changes everything. What we can or can’t see—or even what we focus on—can make or break us. Our vision not only guides our physical steps, but it can also shape our inner being. While life can feel chaotic and peace sometimes seems out of reach, Jesus encourages us to elevate our perspective and keep our spiritual eyes focused on him. When we fix our eyes on Jesus, we can see what’s really important and allow his peace to fill our hearts.

So today, even amid the chaos, elevate your vision. Take time to seek God in prayer and meditate on his Word. When we lift our eyes and stay focused on God, we discover a peace that transcends our circumstances.