Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give to you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
—John 14.27
I give to you a heart of serenity,
the grace to be undisturbed
even as chaos surrounds.
I give to you a heart of harmony,
that you may be forgiving,
knowing you are forgiven.
I give to you a heart of hope,
confident in the grace that moves
unseen and vast.
I give to you a heart of acceptance,
to be present with what is
even if it is not what shall be.
I give to you a heart of wholeness,
that you may know you belong
and all that is within you be healed.
I give to you a heart of gentleness,
to live graciously with all,
even those who are not at peace.
I give to you a heart of love,
that you know you are my Beloved,
and be at peace with all.
My peace I give to you,
the Peace of the Crucified and Risen One.
Peace be with you.
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net