blessed are the peacemakers

Blessed are the peacemakers,
Who though dismissed and ignored by fighters,
Wallow not in paralysed self-pity,
But are surrendered to You, our Peace,
Letting go the want for enemies' ruin.

And because it is given, the call goes out, 'Make it',
Not merely the absence of conflict or intolerance,
But reconciliation to life and full wholeness,
One to one, mankind forgiven to creation undone.

So, You lift our eyes off our selves,
And give the grace to speak what is needed,
And serve those who need it,
To Your example we take aim,
For us, the 'Children of God' You rename.

Matt. 5: 9

sč
Singapore, January 30th, 2008