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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL (don't write about the song) (04/02/15)
JESUS IS OUR PEACE
The word peace can be defined as tranquility, harmony or security. Depending on the situation, I could mean prosperity or well-being. Various forms of the word peace are found 429 time in the King James Version of the Bible. For the Christian, Philippians 46-7 gives us the best and most pointed explanation for the word peace. “Be anxious for nothing; but, in all things, with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, make your request known to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Meditating on these words, gave to me incentive to write this poem:
SINCE I KNOW JESUS
I used to wonder
Just where I’d be;
Till Jesus came and rescued me.
He took all of my sorrows,
Soothed my soul,
Lifted my spirit,
And made me whole.
I can now rejoice.
I hear His voice;
And I know, I know,
Jesus has set me free.
Heartaches are gone,
I’m no longer alone,
Since I met Jesus.
Tears now subside;
For He’s by my side;
And today,
I look only to Jesus.
Yesterday’s passions
Are no longer mine -
Since I know Jesus;
Hope, once lost;
Is now my gain;
For, I now,
Look only to Jesus.
He is my peace!
Jesus has all the answers
Anyone will ever need.
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Joanne Sher 
04/12/15
Lovely, heartfelt poem with a wonderful message.
Toni Babcock 
04/12/15
Wonderful heartfelt prose - thanks for sharing! One suggestion - make sure the scripture reference is correct and includes bible version (for example: Philippians 4:6-7 KJV). Then it will link to the online bible and people can read it from the bible online.
C D Swanson 
04/13/15
Powerfully expressed!

God bless~
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
04/14/15
This is a really lovely poem. Normally, I might encourage you not to include the beginning, but I think it worked. Maybe add some white space between the explanation and the poem. I liked learning the way the poem came to fruition. The verse is a lovely match to the poem. The only red ink in the poem is I kept reading the line with the two I know, I know as And now I know. I'm not an expert in rhythm, but it might be something to consider since my mind went there. You really touched my heart with your words. I think almost anyone could see herself as the MC in this delightful piece. I also loved how you nailed the topic without using the topic words. I often tell newer writers to try to do that. Your piece is an excellent example of being spot on topic without using the topic phrase. Nicely done.