The Fruit of the Spirit -PEACE

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,

faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control.

Human "Peace"

Jeremiah 6:14 They dress the wound of my

people as though it were not serious. 'Peace,

peace,' they say, when there is no peace.

Peace and Feelings?

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."

Anxiety

Root cause of anxiety -

the root cause of anxiety is misplaced trust.

Anxiety

... set up by 'guaranteed' relational outcomes

Proverbs 29:25 Fear of man will prove to be a

snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept

safe.

Anxiety

... set up by 'guaranteed' circumstantial

outcomes

Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains be shaken

and the hills be removed,

Anxiety

yet my unfailing love for you will not be

shaken nor my covenant of peace be

removed," says the LORD, who has

compassion on you.

Peace

Peace: the relinquishing of control.

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."

Peace

Peace: through troubles.

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."

Peace

Peace: is the benefit of relinquishing control.

Philippians 4:5 Let all men know your

forbearance. The Lord is at hand.

Peace

Philippians 4:6 Have no anxiety about

anything, but in everything by prayer and

supplication with thanksgiving let your

requests be made known to God.

Peace

7 And the peace of God, which passes all

understanding, will keep your hearts and your

minds in Christ Jesus.

Peace

8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever

is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is

pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious,

if there is any excellence, if there is anything

worthy of praise, think about these things.

Peace

9 What you have learned and received and

heard and seen in me, do; and the God of

peace will be with you.

Peace

Peace: from outcomes that are guaranteed!

Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are

weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Peace

29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,

for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you

will find rest for your souls.

Peace

30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is

light."

Your Two Choices

Isaiah 48:22 There is no peace for the wicked.

Your Two Choices

Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been

justified through faith, we have peace with

God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

The Fruit of the Spirit -PEACE