His Peace
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Life was filled with twists and turns,
conflicts every day.
Off to work I tried to hide,
who could know my pain.
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Problems racing through my mind,
solutions out of sight.
Each new day they multiplied,
tormenting through the night.
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For years and years I could not resolve
such questions in my mind.
What is love? Where is peace?
My life in such a bind.
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So up and out I left that war,
where peace had no hope.
To find new life I trusted Him,
the Prince of Peace, my joy.
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Out the door and on the road,
a new life did I seek.
Where peace would be its guiding light,
and love is true, not fake.
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Amazing things have happened since,
I made that faithful step.
Protection, guidance, peace and joy,
in all things, needs were met.
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Goals and dreams, they still come true,
I see them every day.
Peace is here and freedom reigns,
a new life here to stay.
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Protected by the One I trust,
to guide me through this life.
I’ve found the one who I can see,
stands strong by my side.
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A partner, friend, and confidant,
lover, mate, and teacher.
Debater on life’s complexities,
a counselor, not a preacher.
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Love is mighty, love is strong,
in Him I will believe.
And with my mate we’ll stand as one,
in Him I have that peace.
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So on this day and every day,
I give you something rare.
The peace that God knows in my heart,
that makes our love so dear.
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Peace is yours’, peace is mine,
peace is ours to share.
In love it is our place in life,
His peace to declare.
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Peace be with you.
Poem and photograph by David Smitherman