Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.  2 Corinthians 13:11 (NRSV)

Paul has been writing to the church at Corinth, not the most peaceful church in the world, and is now ending his letter.  He reminds the Corinthians, and us, that it is hard to see God in the midst of chaos.  When we take some responsibility to put and keep things in order instead of waiting for God or someone else to do it for us, when we are willing to stop trying to always be "the winner and still champion," then we find the God of love and peace is already with us helping us live in peace.


Blessings!
Marilyn