Blossoms of Peace

 I think of you and often pray

For God to send some golden ray

That lifts your heart and eyes to Him,

Tho pressing cares may make life grim.

I ask for mercy and tender grace

That through it all you see His face,

And know He's standing next to you

In everything you say or do.

I pray you feel His gentle touch

That lets you know He cares so much;

This fallen world can bring us pain,

But nothing grows without some rain...

And spirits touched by suff'ring know

The mercy only God bestows -

For we reach up when streams run dry

And let Him wife the tears we cry.

It's tough to walk in shifting sand,

But Jesus takes us by the hand,

Showing us the path to peace

And restful times of sweet release...

And bursting forth from buds of love

Are blossoms of peace sent from above,

Watered from tempest's fury,

Renewing hope and slighting worry...

Teaching us to hold on tight

And rest in His abundant might -

Then on the golden wings of prayer,

We leave with Him our ev'ry care.

~ Denise A. DeWald