Peace comes in many forms, Loving God. Today it may be an early morning walk over a snow-covered path. Tomorrow it may be found in a late afternoon cup of tea as the sun sets, leaving a pink-streaked sky that disappears over the quiet hills. Next week it could be the sound of the gentle piano notes of a familiar carol. We are called to be peacemakers, Holy One. Could one route be to savor the moments of peace that surround us and allow ourselves to be changed into those who would gently and kindly offer and receive gratefully snippets of beauty that can carry us through the harsher parts of our existence? Be with us now and always, God of Peace. Amen.