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Shalom

by Dave Mudford © 2022

Peace on earth what does it mean?
What is the blessing that we seek?
It's so much more than a tranquil scene,
For its complete in Him even in the bleak.

Not the absence of strife,
But His presence of life.

Peace on earth starts with you,
Within your heart as you trust in Him,
Giving God the praise He's due,
So, the things of earth can grow strangely dim.

Not the absence of fears,
But His holding of tears.

Peace on earth despite all our conflict,
Still resting secure safe in His grace,
Found in connection with a Saviour so perfect,
Learning through the hard to love embrace.

Not the absence of fighting,
But His promise of blessing.

Peace on earth involves us relaying His goodness,
Sharing with others His love and His mercy,
Exploring in our hearts the depth of His kindness,
Grasping the assurance that He makes me worthy.

Not a warm fuzzy feeling,
But his provision of healing.

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