Peace he leaves with us, his peace he gives to us...
the peace he gives to those who keep his word.
And the peace he promises is not the world’s peace.
His peace is not simply the absence of conflict,
rather, his peace is the fullness of his presence:
a presence of trust, strength, vision and hope so great
that no conflict or fear can overwhelm it.
His peace dwells in the hearts of those
who hear and keep his word…
Is this not the kind of peace we all long for
in the conflicts, troubles, problems and worries
that burden and crowd our hearts?
