when I was made in the secret place. When
I was woven together in the depths of the
earth, Your eyes saw my unformed body.
Your book before one of them came to be."
(Ps. 139:13-16)
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ing Up America," in the August War
Cry, is a great article. Franklin Graham
is one of my favorite writers. Many
of his writings are very uplifting.
and inspiring magazine for many years.
I feel compelled to share a truth about
your story on war in the May War Cry.
One of the most important elements
in my life is inner peace. One day, while
reading Philippians 4:7, God caused me to
meditate on the concept of transcending
peace. One word that defi nes my inner
peace is freedom--freedom from confl ict,
war and disorder. Something more in
line with greater harmony. Transcend-
ing peace is almost indescribable, like a
supernatural freedom; and it is so real.
Over the years I've found that this can
only come from a relationship with Jesus.
and then to a powerful statement in
Rev. 21:4: "He will wipe away every tear,
for the old order of things are passed
away." In today's world, this seems
inconceivable. If I didn't know Jesus and
have faith and hope in His promises of
forgiveness, grace and eternal life with
Him, I would be so alone. But I know
that God is always with me. And that is
the peace that gives me a lot of com-
fort. It also means a heavenly rest--the
happiness of heaven's glorious rest.
and the same struggles of life go on and
on. But I know this is not my home, as
life here is only a vapor, a mist (James
4:14). Through Jesus we are all overcom-
ers, and through Jesus, God gave us His
promise of eternity. Jesus said, "To Him
who overcomes, I will give the right to
eat from the tree of life," which is God's
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