Rosemead Kiwanis Club

(distributed free by the Kiwanis Club of Rosemead, CA - rosemeadkiwanis.org)

December 16, 2007 Volume 13, Number 12

My Peace I Give To You

With heavy heart and tear-filled eyes, I prayed to God above,
"Oh Father, please, hear my plea, And let me feel Your love.
You promised life abundantly; I feel an emptiness.
You promised joy and happiness; I feel it less and less."

You said to me . . . "Peace my child, I leave with you.
My peace I give you."

"But Father . . .
You promised answers to my prayers. Did you even hear?
You promised comfort at all times, But You didn't wipe my tear.
You promised You'd be at my side; I feel so all alone.
You promised forgiveness for my sins; Have they been atoned?"

"Peace my child, I leave with you. My peace I give to you."

"My Lord, I question all your promises; Their truth and validity.
They sound so good, they sound so true, But are they meant for me?"

Again You answered me . . . "Peace my child. My peace I give to you."

So I shed my tears throughout the night, And silent was my prayer.
My Father, with a bitter heart, I said You didn't care.
Now all alone and on my own I weakly stumbled through.
Life went on and changes were made, As I did what I had to do.

And then one lonely peaceful night . . ."Peaceful" night?
A Light came shining through. I opened my heart, and let in the Light,
And received this gift from You. You softly said . . .

"You weren't alone; I was there Waiting patiently.
You needed tears, you needed pain To restore your faith in Me.
I'll always be there to care for you. And I'll do what I think best.
But as I gently guide your way, My peace will give you rest.
Peace my child, I leave with you. My peace I give to you."

Author ~Stina Lisa