Stephan McBride Poet Free verse

Peace

I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil.”
Job 3:26 NIV

The way of peace they do not know; there is no justice in their paths. They have turned them into crooked roads; no one who walks along them will know peace.
Isaiah 59:8 NIV

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NIV

“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
Matthew 10:34 NIV


Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.
Isaiah 26:12 NIV


May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 NIV


Indeed ,this world is in turmoil
So, many corrupt paths and roads
Leaving one exhausted from chaos
Waves that would cause a boat to sink
Winds that would blow it sails to tip over
Many astrologers and meteorologist
That could try and tell one the exact 
Day that one could sail for calmness
Oh wait a minute this was not in the forecast
Out of no where the waves and winds 
Still come out to cause chaos
There is One which has given
One a way to find peace and rest
To bring a calmness not while just out at sea
But in knowing this road leads to Him
For a separation of the old self or worldly things
By the Holy Spirit guiding and molding.
Within, giving a new understanding
That one has nothing to fear 
If we could be in the spirit
All are united as family 
The waves and winds come but get rejected
Not of own works 
But by faith and  the will of Christ 
To leave one out on a calm sea
Watching the beauty of God's creation 
Unfold daily in His presence

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Regina Mcintosh April 23, 2023 at 3:52 AM Congratulations on POTD. God bless you, Love, Gina Stephan McBride April 23, 2023 at 7:20 AM All glory to God, thanks for all your encouraging and uplifting poems to give glory to God, May God bless , comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Kim Rodrigues April 18, 2023 at 10:42 AM Congratulations on POTD! Stephan McBride April 18, 2023 at 10:46 AM All for the glory of God, my dear friend, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

John Watt April 16, 2023 at 8:59 PM "In the world you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world". The sea is often used in Scriptures to depict turmoil: the ark, Jonah running from God, Peter's sinking, Paul's shipwrecks. You have used this imagery to powerful effect, Stephan. Christ has power even over the waves and can bring peace into even the most tumultuous heart. So glad I read this today. God be with you ~ John Stephan McBride April 17, 2023 at 2:27 PM All glory to God, Amen to your comments, we all have this light or hope within, soul seeking rest, comfort, love only to be found in God through Christ,. This world sadly rejects God in blindness but through Christ one can be pulled out it's chaos to receive new understanding,. To not let the evil of this world consume us to it's ways but as Brandy said down lower, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Fin Chuuk April 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM Imagine our world filled with love and peace? If only that would come true. Great write Stephan, and a big congrats on potd. Stephan McBride April 17, 2023 at 2:21 PM Amen, would be an act of God shaking sense into us all : ). It took the spirit from God to change me within, hopefully many more will seek His guidance,.: ). May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Unseeking Seeker April 16, 2023 at 4:30 PM Wise words ~ warmest congratulations on POTD, Stephan Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 4:57 PM Thanks my dear friend, all glory to God, thanks for all your uplifting and spiritual poems, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Brandy Nicole April 16, 2023 at 2:18 PM What the world needs now, is peace and understanding. The only way, is by being Christ-Like. "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2 NKJV. The picture you have chosen, matches your words perfectly. Congratulations Stephan, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 4:46 PM Great scripture indeed that's what this world needs , : ). all glory to God for bringing us all together, and for you all putting up with me, : ). May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Anne-Lise Andresen April 16, 2023 at 12:17 PM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Stephan :) - hugs Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 4:52 PM Hugs : ). Love your comments which always brings a smile : ). May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Paula Goldsmith April 16, 2023 at 11:36 AM Congratulations On Your POTD Win. A FAV for me. Have a blessed day/week with your wonderful win......................... Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 4:55 PM Congratulations for you , for always uplifting us all with your gifted poems of encouragement: ). And comments ,. May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance : )

Tania Kitchin April 16, 2023 at 10:20 AM Stephan, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD! Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 4:49 PM Glad you liked it my dear friend, all glory to God, for His word and gift of the spirit to bring peace, joy and love , May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Panagiota Romios April 16, 2023 at 9:30 AM Congratulations, Stephan.well deserved! Panagioita Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 4:37 PM All glory to God as we seek through Him a better peaceful world my dear friend, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: ).

Alexis Y. April 16, 2023 at 9:22 AM Hi Stephan, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a nice day:-)Alexis Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 4:35 PM Hi Alexis, thanks all glory to God my dear friend, it's through Him that brings us together in spirit: ) May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Bill Baker April 16, 2023 at 8:28 AM Back to say congratulations on your POTD honor, my friend. Enjoy your day. Bill Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 4:28 PM Thanks my brother in Christ, all glory to God for allowing me to meet you all on this website: ). May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Heidi Sands April 16, 2023 at 6:09 AM Congratulations for this great POTD! Enjoy :) Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 6:21 AM Thank you Heidi, all glory to God , May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Linda Alice Fowler April 16, 2023 at 5:56 AM Congratulations on your POTD Stephan! :) Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 6:22 AM Thank you Linda, all glory to God , May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Valsa George April 16, 2023 at 3:16 AM True, our world now is in a state of turmoil. If we turn to God and get united as a family, peace will descend and waves of unrest will calm down. Beautiful quotes from the scriptures.... dear friend. Congratulations Stephan on your POTD Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 6:55 AM All glory to God, it's that simple my dear friend, : ) in your comment, hopefully some can find peace and rest on this website in unity through the spirit bringing us together , May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Tom Cunningham April 16, 2023 at 2:27 AM Mankind has certainly lost his way, so much evil and hatred in our world right now. Congratulations to you on the honour of POTD Stephen. Tom Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 6:57 AM Indeed ,Tom such true comments, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Beryl Edmonds April 16, 2023 at 1:04 AM A soothing Free verse for those in torment of a stormy sea Stephan, knowing God will lead the faithful to calm waters is a blessing to every devotee. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 7:03 AM Amen, Belle , God will give peace, knowledge, understanding and guidance of what's going on around us and within, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Andrea Dietrich April 15, 2023 at 10:04 AM I hope families can come together to defeat the many evil forces. God is being phased out in the world and it's horribly obvious Stephan McBride April 16, 2023 at 6:58 AM Yes, indeed Andrea and we are seeing the effects as you mention, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Bill Baker April 14, 2023 at 2:55 PM A FAV for my list. Love the scripture references. The picture was a great match for your poem. For peace the passeth understanding ... there is only one way; follow the guidence of the Holy Spirit and accept Christ as your Savior. Amen. I enjoy your poem today, Write On! my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Stephan McBride April 14, 2023 at 8:03 PM All glory to God my friend, love your comments as well , May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Alexis Y. April 14, 2023 at 1:09 PM Hi Stephan, True peace is only found in God. Your well-written poem conveyed that very well. Like always your faith shined bright in this verse. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis Stephan McBride April 14, 2023 at 8:01 PM Hi, Alexis ,hope you are doing well, yes indeed true peace only found through God, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Sam Kauffman April 14, 2023 at 12:02 PM Stephan, I really like your use of metaphor and your final lines - one in the family of God - centered in the author of true peace and harmony. Thank you for sharing this poem that highlights our wondrous God - the center of all peace. Sending you blessings of the Easter season. Stephan McBride April 14, 2023 at 12:21 PM All glory to God , thanks for great comment on one family of God,. : ). May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: ) Stephan McBride April 14, 2023 at 12:19 PM Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Philippians 2:2 NIV

Anne-Lise Andresen April 14, 2023 at 11:22 AM - I enjoy peace and quiet in the countryside... no chaos... no exhaust... everything is peaceful and harmonious ... the birds of spring are singing ... "the beauty of God's creation" - Have a wonderful weekend, Stephan :) - hugs Stephan McBride April 14, 2023 at 11:51 AM : ). I am thankful,you are enjoying your peace and quiet my friend, in the country side , that's where I like to be , have a great weekend yourself: ) hugs

Heidi Sands April 14, 2023 at 11:17 AM Beautifully written. Stephan :) Stephan McBride April 14, 2023 at 11:54 AM All glory to God that we might find peace and rest in Him , May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: ).