Reflection of Glory

Peace, where are you
It seems you constantly hide
Lurking in the shadows
Do you see the tears I've cried
Peace, perfect peace, I need you
Peace, where are you

I am so close
Still I feel you're out of touch
A phantom without a trace
I need you now ever so much
Peace, perfect peace, I need you
Peace, where are you

You're in the distance
Dancing with joy of the sunrise
Come near and find me
I need you, please hear my cries
Peace, perfect peace, I need you
Peace, where are you

With you I will dance
Then rest with the coming sunset
Reside within my heart
It will be a time we'll never regret
Peace, perfect peace, I need you
Peace, I've found you

SirPatrick

I often think about the past and where it has brought me to,
Lessons I've learned and ways the Lord has pulled me through.
So much has happened, things I never would have thought.
It is just plain amazing the circumstances life has brought.

There are times I've run like the wind for and against the Lord.
Even so He's there, drawing me close, assuring me I'm adored.
When the final day passes for my life here on this land,
I wonder if I will see the man of God that He had planned.

I've been ready to give up due to all the times I've blundered.
Does the Lord still love me and care for me? I wondered.
I found Him there ready to give me a lift, restore my soul.
Love never changed. He helped me to aim again for the goal.

Looking into this mirror of the past I see more gain than loss.
I see Jesus touching my heart through His work on the cross.
Sealed and secure now and forever, I am safe in His hands.
Now I just need to focus on His good and perfect life plans.

Through everything He has been faithful and true--never failing
Of His love. Each day there has been a dimensional unveiling.
I know for certain that God will finish the work He has begun.
He has always been faithful, and the final battle is already won.

SirPatrick

If I had eyes of an angel. I wonder what I would see:
People in the bonds of sin, others flying high and free.
Some praying to the one God, the Father Almighty,
Others worshiping things that will be dust in eternity.

I'd imagine some wandering the land without hope.
All they need is Jesus, He's just not in their scope.
Focused on selfish desires pressing on up life's slope,
Saying all along, “I don't need help, I made this rope.”

I believe within this angel's heart I would see an ache,
A longing for those astray to no longer sleep but wake;
To open their eyes to Jesus and see what is at stake;
To give their life to Him, avoiding an eternal fiery lake.

Of course, there are those who make Jesus their Lord.
They're equipped to daily battle with a Spirited Sword.
Effectively pressing on, united together, in one accord,
Focused on the heavenly, it's what they drive toward.

I believe within this angel's heart I would see a song
Echoing in the heavens in a voice powerful and strong.
Rejoicing each time their example draws others along,
Reaching God's throne with their new resounding song.

SirPatrick