Elisabeth Elliot Quotes

The only basis of peace is the cessation of the conflict of two wills: my will vs God’s.

Elisabeth Elliot

• Peace
• Conflict
• God's Will
• Cessation

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• The only basis of peace is the cessation of the conflict of two wills: my will vs God’s.

  

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  • Peace
  • Conflict
  • God's Will