Peace

This is the third installment in my “10 Reasons to Believe” series. In the introduction to the series I mentioned that the Bible talks about peace in a very broad and holistic way using the word “shalom” which covers more than just physical safety from harm, or the lack of fighting. Rather than unpacking why we all seek this kind of peace, here are some lines I wrote to try and convey it:

Peace 

Against the wars and fighting, give us peace
Against anger and violence, give us peace
From oppression and fear, free us
Give us peace 

Against an uncertain future, give us peace
Against the unknown, give us peace
From worry and fear, free us
Give us peace 

Against quarrels and strife, give us peace
Against hurtful accusations, give us peace
From misunderstanding, free us
Give us peace 

Against my selfish pride and greed, give us peace
Against my own destruction, give us peace
From my scarlet red sins, free us
Give us peace 

Oh Prince of Peace, give us peace
Precious Lord Jesus, give me peace.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

Peace with God and peace with those around you are very good reasons to believe. That’s what Jesus offers if you’ll accept it.