Repeating History

II Chronicles 15:5-7

It seems as though that we have no peace,
Only anger existed and conflicts not cease;
Nation destroys nation bombing each city,
For God vexes them with all the adversity;
So be strong let your hands not be weak,
Your work shall be rewarded as you seek.
Are we talking of long ago or as of today?
Because from what I see I could really say;
This is as true now as when it was written,
Hate and discontent that has been smitten;
Peace can not be declared if one disagrees,
Conflict rages on no matter who decrees;
For as long as one side remains enraged,
Peaceful solutions will only be upstaged;
It is not easy resolving conflicts as these,
Since feeling as natural-born adversaries;
We are now fighting wars based on belief,
That an enemy willing to inflict much grief;
We need to ask our God of peace and love,
Help resolving the issue from up above.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2004 Richard Newton Sherrer

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