HOW TO FIND PEACE

[ELAINE]

What do you think about peace ? “ My friend asked

As we ate lunch together , “ PEACE “ I said puzzled

I’m not sure - why do you ask He answered . Well

As you jiggled your foot during the church service

I wondered if your agitated by about something .

Have you considered the peace God give you

And those who love him . That day some years

Ago I was hurt by my friend question, but it started

Me on a journey , I been exploring the Bible to see

How God’s people embraced the gift of well - being

Of peace , even in the midst of hardship , as I read

Paul’s letter to th Colossians , I chewed over the apostles

Command to let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts .

Paul was writing to a church he never visited but heard of

From his friend . He was concerned as they encountered

False teaching they were losing the peace of Christ , But

Instead admonished them , Paul,encouraging them to trust

Jesus who would give them assurance and hope , We all will

Encounter times when we can choose to embrace or refuse the

The rule of Christ peace in our hearts . As we turn to him asking

Asking Jesus to dwell in us , He will gently release us from anxiety

And cares that weigh us down , as we seek his peace . We trust

That he will meet us with his love .

Let the peace of Christ
Rule in your heart , since
Members of one body you
We’re called to peace .