By Susan Howard
Over 22
You say “My peace I give to you.”
But then we just ignore your offer
and try to do things in our own strength;
instead of opening our hearts to all you have to give.
King of all creation,
you have given us the key.
It starts with “Love thy neighbour as thyself.”
A seed of love,
once thrown into the pond of life,
it cannot help but touch in ever
widening circles,
the hearts of us who yearn
to know the comfort of your love.
Lord what a simple truth you give us.
Why is it not plain to see?
That all we need to do is love,
and peace will surely follow.
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