PEACE BE STILL

PEACE BE STILL       


Peace that passes understanding
No matter what goes on, an inner
Joy no one can match except the
LORD of hosts and Holy One, who

Says, my peace I leave you, not as
The world gives peace, but peace
That pushes past life's stresses and
Its grief, persistent sorrow today or

Tomorrow, difficult days of dismay,
While the wind and waves obey his
Command of "Peace, be still," as he
Gives comfort to weary souls....his

Ways are beyond comprehension, he
Is above all knowledge and wisdom...
And his mercies never cease...my love
For him Increases, and his love brands

Me as his own, so I'll never be alone...
Calms the storm on the Sea of Galilee,
And calms the wind and waves in me!

by Cheryl Ellen Baxter ©    



RELATED SCRIPTURES

 
Mark 4:35-41 -- And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
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John 14:27 -- 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.
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Philippians 4:7 -- And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.