1972 Miracle Yearbook

• 41. trees are monuments of peace, for where tree is no struggle could hive been . they grow on and on, and growing trees are strengthened when they withstand the storm . we all began as a sapling growing willowy and wild, finding real purpose and beauty when our roots became grounded on the Word ofGod .. we grew on as "trees planted by rivers ofliving water" .. constantly supplied -- never lacking for anything, oh yes, we have our gnarled branches and knots, butjust as gold must be heated before it is pure, so trees must experience much to become individual monuments strong enough to stand the next storm . 224 editor's page knowing that once we belong to Him, He will never forget us -- but will perform His work until the day ofJesus Christ. we know not what lies ahead, but live that He may have all the glory and that as we live, He will never have cause to be ashamed of us,as His children . just as trees are monuments to God - so are our lives . .. the secret of peace in the storm is the constant referral of all things to the care ofGod .. oh may we be as strong and as beautiful as the trees He made . .. and may we stand as firm for the Christ who gave His all that we might live Phil. 1:20-21