Prayer for Peace

In this world 

Where lightning strikes 

and cold winds blow

Hunger pangs

and heavy loads

Trouble comes

and our hearts lose hope


There still is hope

Deep down we know


When fear steals

our last shred of peace

Darkening thoughts 

and leading us 

Toward the dangers of

that precipice 


We want to fall

That’s being human, after all


But deep inside

There is a glimmer,

a small light


That burns like embers

Longing to be stirred

The fire just waiting 

to be given breath

From those simple words

“I need help”


Inside

the fire ignites

Warming those places

that we hide

Wanting to bring life


To weary souls

Those of us who fight

the bitter cold

That tries to bring

us to our knees

All we have to do

Is ask


“Please…


I just need


Your Peace.”


11/12/25

clc


“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

‭‭John‬ ‭16‬:‭33‬ ‭NIV‬‬



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