Your gift to us of life on earth
Is fraught with sadness and pain,
Whatever happened to love and peace?
Why must our world dwell on war and hate?
I sit in Your church; your peace
fills my soul,
the music both soothes and excites me,
I feel safe and blanketed by Your love,
Though I know I am only a sinner.
I have learned from my pain and
dark despair,
And I offer support to those who feel it now,
I try so hard to let them know,
That the peace they deserve can be found in You.
I love you God, with all my
heart,
You showed me how to heal myself.
You held a candle and led the way,
You had faith in me when I had none.
I followed you even when I hurt,
And you led me to people just like me.
This time it is me who holds out a hand,
And leads another to Your embrace.
I can’t stop wars or end
the cruelties of man,
but you have given me the tool of prayer,
And shown me how to reach out to a few,
Your presence makes this imperfect world beautiful,
...and I am so grateful to You for that.
4/16/99
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