**"Jehovah Shalom – The Lord My Peace"**
*(A Scriptural Poem to God)*
**1. At Ophrah’s Altar**
You met Gideon trembling, hidden in fear,
A winepress warrior—weak, unclear.
*"Peace! Do not fear,"* Your voice declared,
Jehovah Shalom, the God who cared.
*(Judges 6:23-24)*
**2. The Peace Beyond the Storm**
Not as the world gives, frail and brief,
But Your calm that defies unbelief.
When waves roar loud and faith grows thin,
You whisper, *"Be still—I reign within."*
*(John 14:27; Psalm 46:10)*
**3. The Prince of Peace**
A Child was born—His name divine,
Wonderful Counselor, His love a sign.
The government rests upon His grace,
His peace, a kingdom none can erase.
*(Isaiah 9:6)*
**4. The War and the Whisper**
Though earth may shake and nations rage,
Your promise stands through every age.
*"I am your peace,"* You pledge anew,
In battles fought, Your strength breaks through.
*(Ephesians 2:14; Psalm 29:11)*
**5. The Eternal Shalom**
No more tears in the New Creation’s light,
No pain, no night—all darkness takes flight.
Until that dawn, I cling, I pray:
*"Jehovah Shalom, guard my way."*
*(Revelation 21:4; Philippians 4:7)*
**Closing Prayer:**
*"Lord of Peace, my heart’s refrain,
In chaos, loss, or joy, or pain—
Anchor my soul in Your embrace,
Till faith gives way to sight, and face to face. Amen."*
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**Key Themes Inspired by Scripture:**
- **Gideon’s Transformation**: From fear to faith under God’s declaration of peace *(Judges 6-8)* .
- **Christ’s Fulfillment**: Jesus as the Prince of Peace who reconciles humanity to God *(Isaiah 9:6; Ephesians 2:14)* .
- **Present Peace**: A gift independent of circumstances *(John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-7)* .
Would you like to focus on a specific aspect of God’s peace (e.g., emotional rest, spiritual warfare)? I can refine this further!
**For Deeper Study**: Explore Judges 6, Isaiah 26:3, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16.
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