250312 Peace

 Peace

Christ Jesus promises us peace 
You think, not in this world, at least
For peoples, nations are at war 
With hate and anger on each shore

So peace will have to wait, you say
Until it becomes judgment day
Yet, that seems a long time somehow
When peace is what we need right now

Though tribulation's promised, too
In this world, both things can be true
While difficult to understand 
Peace on earth is within God's plan

Not a peace that happens by chance
Or one based upon circumstance 
But peace that can transcend it all
And leaves us in a state of awe

Though world is still infused with sin
There's peace that can be tapped within
An inner peace that brings relief
Initiated with belief

Belief in the true Prince of Peace
Is way that distress is released
For Christ's the one who holds the key
To finding true tranquility 

Peace that is found in midst of pain
Through prayer, and praise, a thing we gain
Though world can bring grief and distress
Christ can provide us peaceful rest

Not as the world gives, he can give
A truly surreal way to live
Available to all of us
One activated with our trust

So, trust the Lord and his good plans 
He'll place his peace within your hands
Peace, Christ will give you here and now
If anyone can, he knows how

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