Theme: Peace

Peace in the world

Gabriel and Gustavo were brothers and were always together. They went to the same school every day. They had the same friends, were invited to the same parties and, if one went on a ride, the other was always there.

They lived together a lot, but unfortunately this coexistence was not peaceful. They argued over everything. They didn't lend anything to each other or help each other.

Mrs. Daisy, their mother, was very sad about this situation. She scolded the boys and tried in every way to educate them to respect each other.

One day, the boys fought at lunch time. Gabriel was angry because Gustavo ate all the chocolate cake.

- I didn't eat it all. You had already eaten in the morning! - said Gustavo.

- And? You had also eaten in the morning! And now he gobbled half the cake alone - replied Gabriel.

- But you ate much more than me! - retorted Gustavo, already irritated.

- I didn’t! You are a sweet tooth! - shouted Gabriel.

- You are! - Gustavo shouted back.

Mrs. Daisy arrived and interrupted the fight. Gabriel went to his room, closed the door, and went to play his video game. Gustavo went to the living room and started watching a movie.

The film Gustavo chose was about an alien invasion. He liked films like that, fiction and adventure, and he loved that one. He was so involved in the story that he didn't even see time pass.

When the movie was over, he was excited. He ran to tell his mother.

- Mom, I watched a great movie! The ETs were invading Earth because they identified that the human species was at war with each other and deserved to be exterminated. But then they called the peacemaker, who was an ordinary man, but who managed to make people understand what was happening — said Gustavo, excitedly. — The peacemaker managed to put an end to the conflicts between the people of Earth and then, all together, they convinced the ETs to respect them. In the end, everything worked out and he saved the world!

- Son, you really liked the peacemaker, huh!

- I loved him! I want to be just like him when I grow up. And one day, who knows... save humanity!

- That’s great, Gustavo! I am very happy to hear you talk like that, with good ideals. If it is in God's plans for you to help the nations one day, I am sure you will do a good job. But you know what, honey? If you really want, you can start saving humanity now!

- Do you swear? Can I? But how? - asked the boy, confused.

- The humanity that God is inviting you to save today lives in that room - said Mrs. Daisy, pointing to the door of Gabriel's room.

Gustavo realized what his mother meant and lost some of his energy. But she continued:

- The peace of the entire world depends on each person. We can contribute to peace by getting along well with those around us. That's all we can do. It doesn't seem like a big deal, but it's important because everything big is made up of small parts. For there to be peace in the world, there has to be peace among the people who live together.

- But living with Gabriel is difficult, mom - said the boy, already discouraged.

- Son, a good peacemaker has to find a way. Isn't that what the peacemaker in the movie did? Jesus left us good guidelines for getting along well with our neighbors. How about you use them with your brother?

Mrs. Daisy ended the conversation and left Gustavo thinking. He didn't like it very much, but later he had to admit that she was right.

Gustavo then made the decision to be more patient with Gabriel and always be careful to avoid fights. Gabriel, day by day, noticed that Gustavo was changing and began to reciprocate his brother's good behavior.

From time to time something unpleasant happened, but more and more they learned to overcome challenges and respect each other.

Over time, they succeeded: they grew up in peace, like true brothers.

The world is not yet completely at peace, there is a need for other people to also act as peacemakers, but the part that fell to the boys, they did very well.

Translation:
Larissa Martine - larissa_am@hotmail.com

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