Peace by Presence

Blessed are You,
Lord our God,
King of the Universe,
for turmoil,
propelling me to seek Peace
and treasure it when I find it.

Blessed are You for insisting
You will be present with me,
though You are soiled by association
and condemned
for holding my hand.

Blessed are You,
Lord our God,
King of the Universe,
for showing up
to tell me who I am;
for taking up residence in me
and declaring,
“Peace in this place.”

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