LET TRUE FREEDOM RING: A GIFT OF PEACE

Most of us celebrate our country’s birthday and freedom by watching fireworks. But there’s something more we can do that will truly make a lasting difference in the lives of others. As you read this short inspirational piece, I hope it will encourage you to celebrate–and share–the Gift of true freedom and peace.

The Gift of Peace

by Rebecca Barlow Jordan

If I had the power, I’d give the gift of peace,

So all could live in harmony, forcing wars to cease.

I’d turn all hearts to love again in brotherhood and truth,

so death could never steal away a life within its youth.

With seeds of tender mercy, I’d sow a crop of care

to bloom within each gentle soul and water it with prayer.

I’d soak each life with kindness and plant contentment there

and cultivate its goodness, so every heart could share

the reaping of a harvest, on firm but gentle soil–

where weeds could never choke the life, and pests could never spoil.

I may not have the power to give this peace away,

for we will always hear of wars engaging in some way.

But I can give a treasure, worth more than anything:

I”ll give the world my Jesus, and let true freedom ring.

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me” (John 14:6, NLT).

For He Himself is our peace (Ephesians 2:14, NASB).

*I like to share this poem with you occasionally as a reminder to celebrate your true freedom!

Our Country’s Freedom

May we never forget those who paid such a dear price for our country and for religious freedom so many years ago.

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