Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT EXPERIENCING PEACE
IT IS NOT_______________________________________________________________.
IT IS NOT_______________________________________________________________.
"SHALOM" MEANS :_______________________________________________________.
PEACE IS A RESULT OF____________________TO GOD AND______________________THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL .
Isaiah 48:17-18 Thus says the LORD, "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you to profit, Who leads you in the way you should go. [18] "If only you had paid attention to My commandments! Then your well-being would have been like a river, And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
THREE EXPERIENCES OF PEACE FOR THE BELIEVER
1. PEACE WITH GOD - A_______________________________ EXPERIENCE.
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
2. PEACE OF GOD - AN________________________________EXPERIENCE.
Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Philip. 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
3. PEACE ON EARTH - A_______________________________EXPERIENCE.
Mark 12:30 AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.'
HOW TO BE A PEACEMAKER P.E.A.C.E.
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Matthew 5:23-24 "If you are presenting your offering at the altar, and remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there at the altar, and go your way; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.
HOW TO PLAN A PEACE CONFERENCE :
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1 Peter 3:7-8 You husbands...live with your wives in an understanding way...so that your prayers may not be hindered. To sum up, let all be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit;
Romans 15:2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.
Philip. 2:4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
HOW TO TRULY EMPATHIZE :
1._______________________________________________________. IF YOU CARE, YOU'LL BE AWARE.
2._______________________________________________________NOT JUST TO BE UNDERSTOOD.
3._________________________________________WHEN PEOPLE ARE HURTING, HURT WITH THEM .
***know.... hurting people often times will hurt people. don't take it personal ! ! !
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Ephes. 4:15 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ, Ephes. 4:25 Therefore, laying aside falsehood, SPEAK TRUTH, EACH ONE of you, WITH HIS NEIGHBOR, for we are members of one another. Ephes. 4:29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.
RULES FOR FIGHTING FAIR : NEVER . . .
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resolving conflict - it's the doorway to intimacy.
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Psalm 37:37 Mark the blameless man, and behold the upright;
For the man of peace will have a posterity.
James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. [18] And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Romans 12:18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
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"RECONCILIATION" : TO RE-ESTABLISH THE RELATIONSHIP .
"RESOLUTION" : TO RESOLVE EVERY ISSUE.
2 Cor. 5:18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,
Col. 3:15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. |
