Saturday, June 18, 2011

Peace

There is no short of anxiety in our fast paced, stressful world. But God has provided peace so that we can rest in Him. God, and only God can give us the strength and ability to survive, and even thrive among the pressures of the world.

Philippians 4:6-7 - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

There is a way to inner peace but it isn't through our own sophistication, abilities, talents or internal makeup. It is through God.

Romans 8:6 - For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Psalm 37:37 - Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.

John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Isaiah 26:3 - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

1 Peter 3:10-11 - For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

John 14:1 - Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

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

Romans 14:17 - For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

1 Thessalonians 5:13 - And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

Psalm 34:14 - Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Colossians 3:15 - And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Joshua 1:9 - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Romans 12:18 - If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

1 Corinthians 7:15 - But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.

Psalm 29:11 - The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

James 3:18 - And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Psalm 119:165 - Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

Hebrews 12:14 - Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

2 Thessalonians 3:16 - Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

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