These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

LANOE: "Peace and Rest"

I'm daily hoping to be blest.
Through life's great twists and turns, this test,
peace and rest.

The fluffy clouds of whitest fleece
shade me from the hot sun, release,
rest and peace.

Arrow of doubt and worry taunts
round the corner to past days' haunts.
Relief wants.

My enemies know all my bad.
To beat me down makes them quite glad.
"Help me, Dad!"

My Father made and knows my frame.
My good and bad are lost the same.
Knows my name.

My peace and rest are from the cross.
Christ knew my worst and bore that loss,
arms across.

Our worth is not in perfect days.
He saves not through enduring praise.
Lost ones raise.

Our peace and rest with life beyond
endures in peace, 'til this one's gone,
lasting bond.

by Jay O’Toole
on July 16th, 2020