PEACEMAKER: Choosing the Savior’s Way to Create Peace

In the Sermon on the Mount, the Savior taught, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God” (Matthew 5:9). This tender invitation feels especially important today, when the world is full of noise, pressure, and misunderstandings. I have often felt that when life becomes overwhelming, peace is not something we accidentally find, but something we intentionally create with the Savior’s help.

President Russell M. Nelson lovingly reminded us, “The Savior’s way of peace is our only way to true peace.” He also taught, “As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are to be examples of how to interact with others; especially when we disagree.” These words help me look at my own life and ask myself: Am I choosing peace as the Savior would?

The Book of Mormon teaches this same principle. In Mosiah 2:17 we read, “When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.” Serving, listening, and comforting others are powerful ways to create peace. Another verse that inspires me is found in 3 Nephi 11, where the Savior appears and teaches the Nephites: “There shall be no disputations among you.” He asks His people to love, forgive, and “become as a little child.” This reminds me that being a peacemaker begins with humility.

In my own life, I have learned that peace-making is not only about resolving conflicts, but also about bringing the Spirit into everyday moments. Sometimes it is choosing a softer tone when someone speaks harshly. Sometimes it is forgiving quickly, even when my heart still feels sore. And many times, it is quietly praying, “Lord, help me to see this person the way You see them.” Every time I do this, I feel my heart soften, and the Holy Ghost brings a calmness that I could not create on my own.

President Nelson once said, “Nothing invites the Spirit more than fixing things that are broken and healing hearts.” I have seen this in my family and among friends. A small act of kindness—a message, a smile, a sincere apology—has the power to change the atmosphere of a home or relationship. The Savior works through simple things.

The Book of Mormon also teaches that Christ is the “Prince of Peace” (2 Nephi 19:6). When we come unto Him through prayer, scripture study, and covenant keeping, He places His peace within us. And a peaceful heart is one of the greatest gifts we can offer the world.

Being a peacemaker is a daily choice. It is choosing kindness over pride, patience over anger, and understanding over judgment. As we follow the Savior’s example, His promise becomes real in our lives. We truly become the “children of God,” filled with His light and ready to bless those around us. ■

References

1. Russell M. Nelson, “The Power of Spiritual Momentum,” General Conference, April 2022.

2. Russell M. Nelson, “Peacemakers Needed,” General Conference, April 2023.