Next Level Peace: Philippians 4:4-9 – Finding Your Missing Peace
Peace = Shalom =
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. —John 16:33
5 Practices For Next Level P.E.A.C.E.
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; —Philippians 4:4–5
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… —Colossians 3:15
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do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:6–7
casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. —1 Peter 5:7
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do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. —Philippians 4:6
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:7
God’s peace is
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. —Philippians 4:8
Where you gaze is where you
Repetition forms
Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. —Psalm 119:165
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What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. —Philippians 4:9
Hey, Say,
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” —Luke 2:14
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. —Romans 5:1