The Journey of Peace (Prologue)
“The paths that led me to this point were long and winding. They were filled with sorrow and agony, failure and treachery, loss and hopelessness, fear and anger, death and hate.
My name is Peace, but my entire life I have never had the privilege of experiencing it. For I have lived a life of war for as long as my simple mortal mind can recall. War against fellowship, war against knowledge and understanding, war against kindness and joy, war against love, peace and purity. War against everything that was righteous, true and just. War against myself.
For there once was a time in a life long past in which I used to believe that all roads led to the same destination. I was young. I was naive. And I was completely oblivious to the fact that I lived in a world of suffering, sin and death. Negativity dripped off all I met but a positive frame of mind is what I kept. I had faith. So, foolish me, I walked down the darkest road I could see. With not a single care, not a single worry. Unsure of what I’d find. But faith in my strength, my mind. Faith in love, my heart, this world and it’s grand design. I was wrong. And so, the downward spiral began. I was merely a pawn in a master plan. I fell from grace, so hard, so fast. My entire world shattered, like shards of glass. I was broken. Beyond repair. I lived an eternity of hate and despair.
But why Peace? Enlighten me, please. Opposites attract or so it seems. Perhaps fear of Light brought Darkness nigh or perhaps fear of Darkness led to Light’s demise. It was both.
Though truly, the worst way to die. Watching your entire world crumble before your very eyes. And thus, Peace turned to Fear, Fear turned to Sorrow, Sorrow turned to Agony, Agony turned to Despair. Despair turned to Anger, Anger turned to Hate. And then, there was only War.
And War did rage, the fires inside burned and scathed. There was a voice. Sinister and dark. It penetrated my mind, corrupted my soul. Filled me with thoughts never before would I have dared to know. It was evil. But then, so was I. It’s command was my will, my will no longer mine. I was trapped. In a body not mine. I watched this being, through weary eyes, live a life any righteous soul would truly despise. I was torn. And it went on and on. No measure of time could do justice or convey how long I was it’s pawn.
But there was a light. Seemingly miles away. Through pure strength of will I took a step each day. It was a battle. And I wept and bled. I fought an enemy that was inside my head. But I don’t surrender. So woe to you. The only possible outcome was for me to destroy you. And I shall.
Not that life, but the next. For through the grace of the God that found me, I was born again.
Behold, This is the story of Peace."
-The Angel of Peace
1300 B.B.
(Before the Breaking of the World)
Comments
Wooooah I love love this! I was excited when you told me about this and wow its just as good as I thought. I would love to hear your ideas for the next part! Call me one day! :)
Haha! Glad you like it crossingcolors! It’s really turning out nicely! =) I actually have pretty much the entire story already planned out! I’m excited! =D We’ll talk soon, I’m sure!
– AlteredMind
i have been through this exact thing,your a healing voice,a helping hand,i am so tired of hanging my head,feeling drained,yet i do find beauty in my seeking,learning to claim my likeness of god,to believe that i am pure,after being anything but,it has been so long,thank you,i do look forward to more,i don’t feel like the devil’s offspring,when i read this.
Thank you so much highlow. No child of God is ever alone. Your God always protects you. Wear the full armor of God. His gift to you. The belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of Peace, Faith will be your shield, to extinguish all the flaming arrows that the Deciever will send against you, don the helmet of Salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is Word of our Living God. Only then will you be ready to stand against the schemes of the Devil. I feel you should read Ephesians 4:17-5:21. God bless you.
– AlteredMind
That is really really awesome! It has amazing flow :> And I like how you described how you had faith before, but it was only faith in yourself, so it could not save… You have great insight into your life and you express it so well! Keep it up!
Thank you so so much! When I began writing this it almost felt like I was reliving my entire life, all the ups, all the downs. But I am very pleased with how it’s turned out so far! I have huge ideas for this book. Thanks again for everything! Peace be with you and God bless. =)
– AlteredMind
Powerful write..and may i say a core of wisdom from a young soul …
Thank you so much! You’re too kind. =) I was originally writing my testimony and this is what it became. This is only the beginning though! Thanks again for the more than kind words. Hope you enjoyed it! And there is much much more to come! Take care and God bless!
– AlteredMind
background music, epic cue , and BANG the panda on the loose !!! waiting for your first chapter … immerse thy self in the sword of the Spirit and the next chapter will be a sword that cuts through the darkness itself
Oh man! Aaron’s choice in background music was perfect! It couldn’t have gone better! The Lord is helping me write this novel! He’s giving me so many insane ideas! It’ll be well on it’s way shortly, I’m sure! I’ll keep you updated! =)
– AlteredMind
Thank you so much! This is by far my most personal piece written to date! It means so much to me that you took the time to read this, my testimony. =) God does incredible things. May He bless you in all aspects of your life. =) And once again, thank very much, my friend. =)
– AlteredMind
So well written and described the transformation I think we have all been through. We were once dead in our trespasses, but then the Lord Himself came knocking and we answered His call and He changed us all into the likeness of Himself, not that of ourselves should any man boast. His love is real and powerful. I thank Him every day for saving a wretch like me!!!
The Lord God has power that is beyond anything that we could fathom. And He has grace, mercy, compassion and love that defies even angelic logic. He predestined us to be blameless and holy in His eyes before the foundation of the world. Through Him all hope is found. He is.. you know.. sometimes.. I think words cannot do Him justice. He’s perfect. Thank you for taking the time to read this Viv! Take care and may The Lord watch over you and protect you all the days of your life and may you dwell in the House of The Lord forever. =)
– AlteredMind
I wandered in thought,and soul for so many years,….Like peace I was my own person,…free to go as I pleased,….So strong that no ropes could hold me down,….Then trap in His Love,….The Lord set me free,…
Enjoyed reading what you wrote,….
Glad you could relate John! That really is the mindset, being confident in your own strength, having no obstacle too great, no enemy too strong.. but when you encounter God and the enemies we have in the spiritual realms.. it definitely puts it all into perspective. God takes the blindfold from over our eyes so that we may truly see, He teaches us about this beautiful and incredible world He has created for us and the enemies that we most certainly have that are constantly coming against us and of course, so much more. Thanks again! God bless you and keep you friend!
– AlteredMind