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The Gift of Peace

• What do you think of when you hear the word “Peace”?

• The gift of peace is an

from our Generous God.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
• In every situation, in every circumstance, the Lord is (Philippians 4:5b).
Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV)
• The Lord does give us the gift of peace; we are also instructed to .
• What we impacts our ability to be at peace.
• Don’t let things that are counter – rule your mind.
John 14:1-27 (NIV)

We Are Called To

• Obey the teaching of

.
• To Love and (worship) .
• Stay centered on .
• Trust in .
to the Holy Spirit.
o It is in his we find peace.

The Peace of God

• The peace of God is

.

33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” —John 16:33 (NIV)

• The peace of God is for our relationships with

.

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” —Romans 12:16-18 (NIV)

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. —Matthew 5:7-9 (NIV)

• Blessed are the

.

• Sometimes you need to apologize for things that seem

to you.

25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”[d]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. —Ephesians 4:25-27 (NIV)

• Don’t let

fester in your heart.
• The peace of God is for our with God.
28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 (NLT)

I can be at peace in times when there is no peace, in circumstances in which I should not have peace. I can be at peace while I’m waiting for him to fulfill his promise to me, which is to meet the need that I’ve brought to him.” —John Wimber, Prayer: Intimate Communication (Anaheim: Vineyard Ministries International, 1997), 20.

• When we seek the

; we discover the Holy Spirit is the giver of true .

27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. —John 14:27 (NIV)