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Mar.07.05: Light for the Day - "God's Peace"

-- John 14:27 
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.

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The end result of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives is deep and lasting peace (Gal. 5:22). Unlike worldly peace, which is usually defined as the absence of conflict, this peace is confident assurance in any circumstance; with Christ’s peace, we have no need to fear the present or the future. If your life is full of stress, allow the Holy Spirit to fill you with Christ’s peace. (See Phil 4:6,7)

-- Philippians 4:6,7
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

--- L.A.B. ----
Imagine never worrying about anything! It seems like an impossibility; we all have worries on the job, in our homes, at school. But Paul’s advice is to turn our worries into prayers. Do you want to worry less? Then pray more! Whenever you start to worry, stop and pray.

God’s peace is different from the world’s peace (see John 14:27). True peace is not found in positive thinking, in absence of conflict, or in good feelings. It comes from knowing that God is in control. Our citizenship in Christ’s Kingdom is sure, our destiny is set, and we can have victory over sin. Let God’s peace guard your heart against anxiety.

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-- John 16:33 
"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."

-- Psalms 85:10 
Love and faithfulness meet together; 
righteousness and peace kiss each other.

-- Psalms 29:11 
The LORD gives strength to His people; 
the LORD blesses His people with peace.

-- Isaiah 9:6 
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

-- Romans 5:1 
Therefore, having been justified by faith, 
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

-- Galatians 5:22,23
22 But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, He will produce this kind of fruit in us: 
Love, Joy, Peace, 
Patience, Kindness, Goodness, 
Faithfulness, 23 Gentleness and Self-control. 
Against such things there is no law.

-- 2 Thessalonians 3:16 
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. 
The Lord be with you all.