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Let there be Peace

Deep
in the human heart
is a need
for God.
We were not made
to be isolates,
apart
from one another.

Yet,
gone astray,
we are pulled apart
by self-interest,
false ambition,
base desire -
Eden
destroyed by sin.
We dream of peace,
but shatter hope.

The Prince of Peace
was nailed
to a human cross.
He prayed
forgiveness.
He died
for sinners.
He is alive!

Turn back
to God!
Turn out
with unselfish love
to one another
and let there be peace!


© Peter J Blackburn 2002
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