PRAYER PRODUCED PEACE
While my son, Kenny, was in Viet Nam, I prayed daily for his safety. I asked God to protect him during the fierce, savage and cruel battles in which he fought to liberate oppressed people. I also asked God to extend the security to include the long journey home. As I agonized in prayer, I received no answer. Finally the answer seemed to come so vividly. I could hear the audible voice of God, “Your son is safe. I’m protecting him.” After that prayer I never prayed for his safety again. My prayer had produced peace that replaced fear. However, two days later, as I approached home, I observed a number of cars parked around my home. I knew then that my dreams were shattered. My wife met me at the door. She cried, “Kenny was killed in action. He died for a country he loved and a cause in which he believed. Just two days ago you told me he…
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