The Kiss of Peace

After the storm…

Hewn out of the rock, steep mountain flows with waters as tiny crystals dance…

Rainbows bow, in the sun…

Forest creatures sneak about to catch a glimpse of day-light

The cedars reach for the sky, while birds sing in sweet delight…

The dawning of a new day accepts the kiss of peace as life,

Awakens, yawns and begins again.

Our creator looks on with confidence, knowing we are His…

A sound so melodious pierces the quiet, His joy is heard in every heart…

God touches the earth with the kiss of peace…

Troubles cease…

Pain leaves…

Loneliness and doubt bends to the perfect will of God!

He places the kiss of peace on each cheek, smiles and says,

“Do not fear nor be afraid, for I am the Prince of Wholeness!”

~Marla Shaw O’Neill October 27, 2021

Psalm 29:11 The Passion Translation 

¹¹ This is the one who gives his strength and might to his people.  This is the Lord giving us his kiss of peace. ^[i]

Footnote: i  29:11 In Jewish synagogues this psalm is read on the first day of the Feast of Pentecost. The Christian church was born on Pentecost two thousand years ago when the mighty “storm” of the Spirit came into the upper room. See Acts 2. The last word of this psalm is “peace.” It begins with a storm, but God brings his people peace even in the midst of storms.

Isaiah 41:10 New International Version

¹⁰ So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 9:5-7 The Message

^2-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. For those who lived in a land of deep shadows— light! sunbursts of light! You repopulated the nation, you expanded its joy. Oh, they’re so glad in your presence! Festival joy! The joy of a great celebration, sharing rich gifts and warm greetings. The abuse of oppressors and cruelty of tyrants— all their whips and clubs and curses— Is gone, done away with, a deliverance as surprising and sudden as Gideon’s old victory over Midian. The boots of all those invading troops, along with their shirts soaked with innocent blood, Will be piled in a heap and burned, a fire that will burn for days! For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. His ruling authority will grow, and there’ll be no limits to the wholeness he brings. He’ll rule from the historic David throne over that promised kingdom. He’ll put that kingdom on a firm footing and keep it going With fair dealing and right living, beginning now and lasting always. The zeal of God-of-the-Angel-Armies will do all this.