“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 (KJV)

Legacy of Peace

Why should I worry?
Why should I fear?
Why be discouraged,
When Hope is so near?

Why not surrender?
Trust and release.
Rest in His promised
Legacy of peace.

~ GJ © 2019

Many things threatened to steal my joy and peace the year I wrote this poem. I don’t have to tell you about 2020. Truth is, so many things can discourage and rob us of our peace if we allow it to invade our hearts. But Jesus said, “Peace I leave you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

“Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Christ’s peace isn’t the peace of this world. His peace penetrates the heart and soul because it is a gift purchased with his blood.

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 (KJV)

So how do we, as children of God, remain calm in a world gone mad? Paul tells us in Colossians 3:15, “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”

In addition, we should fill our hearts with His Word, pray, and keep our minds filled with His promises.

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.” Philippians 4:6-9 (KJV)

Something that helps keep my mind free from turmoil and allows me to rest in peace is shutting down the computer and my phone. Spring is the perfect time to get alone with God in His creation. Beginning in May, I am taking a break to spend time with the Lord. I also need to finish a few projects.😊

In the meantime, if you are struggling to find peace of mind, I pray you look to the Author of Peace.

The Song

Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight rolls a melody sweeter than psalm; in celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls o’er my soul like an infinite calm.

Peace! Peace! Wonderful peace, coming down from the Father above; sweep over my spirit forever, I pray, in fathomless billows of love.

What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace, buried deep in the heart of my soul; so secure that no power can mine it away, while the years of eternity roll.

I am resting today in this wonderful peace, resting sweetly in Jesus’ control; and I’m kept from all danger by night and by day, now His glory is flooding my soul.

And I know when I rise to that city of peace, where the Author of peace I shall see. That one of the anthems the ransomed will sing, in that heavenly kingdom shall be:

O soul, are you here without comfort or rest, walking down the rough pathway of time? Make Jesus your friend ere the shadows grow dark; O accept this sweet peace so sublime.

Rev. Warren D. Cornell and Rev. William G. Cooper, Public Domain