These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Days of Peace

The days of peace are needed now,
before they're really gone.
May Christ please help our hearts to bow,
before all hope is done.

Each moment, showing sunny rays
brings gentleness to the heart.
We rest throughout these wondrous days,
until the horn blasts, "Start."

The stillness of the wind above
caresses topmost leaves,
and kisses skin to make us move
to the Savior's blest reprieve.

The time is short, it doth appear
ensuring peace with God.
"Please, make our eyes to see full clear.
Remove each false facade."

The Final Week, before His Throne
will last but seven years.
However, Earth will greatly groan,
before removes He fears.

The Flight will come. Unknown the hour
when He takes all His own.
His Peace remains. No need to be dour.
His child is ne'er alone.

The Call comes, now, "Please seek His Peace.
Salvation's Gift is given.
At once in Grace, He gives release.
True rest is found in Heaven."

He changes hearts to want to be
His child forevermore.
There is no grace, nor faith in me,
but full within His Store.

by Jay O’Toole
on February 23rd, 2024