We must be careful, however, not to view shalom in merely personal, individualistic terms. The implications of shalom are far wider. That is, the peace of God is not just for our bodies, souls, and spirits alone. God desires shalom for everyone and everything. Randy Woodley, a theologian specializing in contextualizing the gospel among First Nations people, reminds us that shalom should be personal and systemic.15 Shalom is for the individual and for the whole world.
