So Far Apart

Separated now so far apart from my friend
I've been doing something I haven't done in years
I've been praying that he comes home, that we win
It's so amazing to me how God's peace calms our fears

Some nights are hard when nightmares flare
The images are so vivid it's almost like I'm there
It's good in a way when I wake up with a scream
I realize that it wasn't real: it's just a dream

I've found now that if I pray myself to sleep
In my dream I may cry and I may weep
But praying and knowing Jesus is in control
No matter what we do, no matter where we go

     Separated now, so far apart for just awhile
     God's peace like the stillness of the waters covers me:
                            He makes me smile

--bro. tim pickl      
Sunday October 24, 2004 A.D.

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