“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – Jesus (John 16:33)
what have you to fear?
suffering betrayal and injustice by ones you trusted
evil gaining power to wreak havoc and violence
what have you to cheer?
love, grace, forgiveness…received and given
good stands stronger than evil and will overcome
peace has your back!
A quadrille with the word “cheer” and something secret…linking to dVerse poets pub!
a poem in my pocket 
Dec 06, 2018 @ 15:46:00
I am late getting round to read. My cardiologist has me on new meds that have making me dizzy, so been difficult reading, sorry! Wonderful thought Lynn, well expressed!
Dec 06, 2018 @ 22:45:06
No apology necessary…thanks for reading and i hope your dizziness dissipates!
Dec 05, 2018 @ 22:25:57
I love the reassurance!
Dec 05, 2018 @ 13:28:27
There really is no better secret ingredient than the word of God. Your poem here rings victorious and it all makes so much sense and I wonder why I don’t/can’t/won’t dwell in this assurance: “I have overcome the world” every moment. It must be that the world, darkness itself, is just as alluring as the Light. May God help us all. Thanks, Lynn.
Dec 05, 2018 @ 17:20:09
Thanks for your comment, Amaya.
Dec 05, 2018 @ 07:55:43
“good stands stronger than evil and will overcome
peace has your back!”
YES!
Dec 05, 2018 @ 06:09:16
This gives me the feel of a march.. Well done.
Dec 05, 2018 @ 06:48:03
I didn’t think of it that way but it could be…thanks for your perspective.
Dec 05, 2018 @ 01:03:49
powerful and full of faith piece, Lynn!
Dec 05, 2018 @ 06:46:22
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Dec 05, 2018 @ 07:44:43
You’re welcome! 😊
Dec 04, 2018 @ 21:28:04
Yes, peace has our back, our front, our sides, and all around where love and forgiveness reign!
Dec 04, 2018 @ 22:07:57
Love the image of being surrounded!
Dec 04, 2018 @ 19:16:26
Yes, of course~ Thanks for the peaceful reminder!
Dec 04, 2018 @ 22:08:47
My pleasure, Grace 🙂
Dec 04, 2018 @ 15:56:15
Peace has your back….yes it does. And yes we will have trouble but we have hope in the eternal. Blessings to you Lynn
Dec 04, 2018 @ 22:15:01
Thanks, Toni, and peace to you as well.
Dec 04, 2018 @ 14:54:18
Good point and nice way to put it! “peace has your back!”
Dec 04, 2018 @ 14:57:40
A reality and a comfort, Frank!