Living or Departing in Peace

When I am privileged to serve Holy Communion I use a blessing that reflects one part of this song. "Depart in peace; the Lord is with you," I say. When God is with us we may be at peace, for our God is rich in grace and mercy. He forgives our sins. He is with us to save us and give us perfect peace. I just recently started saying, "Live in peace; the Lord is with you." Departing or living; waking or dying: we have peace with God for Jesus has saved us. We can live and depart in peace. Thanks be to God!