Pinnacle of Peace

“Be careful for nothing; but in everything 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” (Philippians 4:6,7).

We reach the pinnacle of peace

When we embrace our Lord with prayer.

Though tribulations may not cease,

We rest in His unfailing care.

It’s not that we ignore the facts,

For troubles come as part of living,

But God still waits before He acts

For prayer, petition, and thanksgiving.

Yet, even in our prayerless state

(That’s when we need to be restored),

He moves in us to thus create

A heart renewed to seek the Lord.

The peace that passes understanding

Cannot be found in pharmacies,

In vented anger, or demanding

That things on earth are as we please.

For truest peace comes from above

As God confirms He’s in control,

Who manifested perfect love

By sending Christ to save our soul.

O Lord, how foolish we must look

From heaven’s vantage point today,

As we are slow to read Your Book,

And even slower yet to pray!

We thank You, Lord, that even so,

You call us forth to now ascend

To peace that passes all we know,

Communing with You to this end.