Conflict Or Peace

CONFLICT OR PEACE? Dr. James E. Martin ©September, 2012 When events occur as they routinely do That cause unrest within, Do we a wrong course pursue Or a slip into sin begin? Do we see it as merely a test To see if our faith is strong? Do we make a prayerful request And break into joyful song? Do we contend that we’re all alone With no relief in sight? Do we feel that all hope is gone That there’s no end to this constant fight? I think that at a time such as this It is time to honestly reflect. Do not God’s simple message miss Or His encouragement neglect. He’s promised in the midst of the storm to be To never His own forsake. So look beyond self and only Him see And of His goodness partake.