Child of God
If I let You
Order the day
Order my mind
Order my soul
Things go
Better
Smoother
Easier
My heart doesn’t pound so
My mouth doesn’t snap so
My mind doesn't race so
As Eugene Petersen rendered so wonderfully well
I walk in the
Unforced rhythms of grace1
Who wouldn’t want this Poppa
Who
1. Matthew 11: 20 - 30 The Message
whelm
verb: engulf, submerge, or bury (someone or something).
noun: an act or instance of flowing or heaping up abundantly; a surge.
Over Whelmed by this Under Whelmed by that Over Whelmed by this Under Whelmed by that Over Whelmed by this Under Whelmed by that I pray (in its stead) Peace under you Peace over you Peace around you Peace throughout you Peace through you Peace in you Peace Breath them all in God Jesus Spirit They’re there for the asking (they are) Peace be unto you Peace
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 New International Version Open the door Just a crack And let it in (You can do it) Jesus Your peace will permeate If I Let it If I Accept it If I Receive it If I Ask If I Rest If I Stop Your (the real deal no cheap facsimiles because no dollar store junk will cut it ) Peace Peace within me Peace around me Peace above me Peace below me Peace beside me Peace to guide me It’s there for the asking Let His peace Rain/Reign Over Me Thank You (let: verb: not prevent or forbid; allow)
Your peace Nascent in me Elusive That’s not on You Poppa You stand ready Always To give it It’s me (actually) Who needs To stand still Long enough To receive it Your peace
Colleen R. Jantzen 