“If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.”

— Romans 12:18

Tradition can keep people gathering, but it cannot make relationships healthy. Presence alone doesn’t create peace—care, respect, and honesty do.

Many families return to the same settings year after year, hoping things will feel different. But when growth isn’t welcomed, gatherings become something to endure instead of enjoy. Over time, this affects how we live and how we relate to others. No one comes out untouched.

God never asked us to erase ourselves to prove love. Scripture places responsibility where it belongs: as much as depends on you. That means we steward our hearts, our words, and our presence—without forcing outcomes we cannot control.

There comes a moment of healing when we stop confusing endurance with love. From wholeness, we begin choosing peace. And in doing so, we make room for healthier moments, safer connections, and true celebration.

This isn’t rejection.

It’s wisdom.

It’s obedience.

Prayer:

“Father, I release outcomes and expectations to You. I choose peace, and I trust You with what love alone cannot fix.”

Faith in Action

• Release pressure to uphold tradition at the cost of peace

Wholeness changes how we gather—and how we love.