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The peace of joy is the joy of peace

Peace is heroic confrontational forgiveness and includes humble sincere apologies. Peace enhances our ability to understand and solve every problem. Peace is the smile of God. Peace is both a prayer and the answer to prayer. Peace is the ray of hope that allows new spiritual discoveries that bring us to our knees.

Peace transcends all disorders. Peace is devoid of stress. Peace allows the actualization of artistic creativity. Peace is the landscape of the flaming flower. Peace transposes a simple melody into a joyful waltz. Peace is the artist's masterpiece to be shared with everyone and remains forever as the blessing of God.

Peace transforms justice into forgiveness, which is the only path to heaven. Peace prevails when the right to food, clean water, medicine, and shelter is respected without exception. Peace is the transforming praise that a child never forgets and adults cling to. The entire treasure of faith is empowered by peace. Peace illuminates and reflects the arching rainbow that crosses the vault of heaven. The giving of the gift of peace allows the miracle of healing. Peace is the gift of your love, our love, and God's Love.

Peace dispels the pessimism of doubt and despair. Peace is courageous. Peace encourages. Peace is happy. Peace is the gift and prayer of your smile. Your smile is the beautiful gift of God expressed through you, with you and in you. Peace is the discovery of common ground so there is always room for one more.

Peace be with you as God's Thankful Gift and as your next and last step with God's Son on the path to Forgiveness, heaven and eternal peace.

George E. Bedingfield

Arlington Heights

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