The Rule of Peace

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, ...”

Colossians 3:17

“Paul tells us to let Christ’s peace be umpire or referee in our hearts.  Our hearts are the center of conflict because there our feelings and desires clash - our fears and hopes, distrust and trust, jealousy and love.  How can we deal with these constant conflicts and live as God wants?  Paul explains that we must decide between conflicting elements by using the rule of peace - which choice will promote peace in our souls?”

~ Life Application Study Bible

Seasons of Life

 “There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under the heaven.”

Ecclesiastes 3:1

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.”

Ecclesiastes 3:11

You might not know...
King David’s son Solomon wrote the book of Ecclesiastes and the Bible says that he was the wisest man alive.

What does it say? 
Life is made up of many different seasons. And not just seasons like winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Different seasons of life for different emotions and different responsibilities. 

What does it mean?
The Lord created different seasons in our lives to shape us, help us deal, and create us into who He intended us to be. He uses seasons to show us that He is good and can “make everything beautiful for its own time” (verse 11). Seasons (good and bad) are ways for God to capture our hearts and our faith. 

What does it mean to me?
God will change the season of life I'm in when He's ready to change something about me. There are some more difficult seasons, but The Lord just wants me to trust Him through each & every season. No matter what kind of season I'm going through, I can remember that God always promises to make it beautiful in His time.

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Just Believe

“Don’t be afraid, just believe.”

Mark 5:36

“Jairus’s crisis made him confused, afraid, and without hope.  Jesus’ words to Jairus in the midst of crisis speak to us as well:  “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”  In Jesus there is both hope and promise.  The next time you feel hopeless and afraid, look at your problem from Jesus’ point of view.  Then don’t be afraid; just have faith.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

Peace and Joy

 “May the God of hope fill you with all

joy and peace 

as you trust in him, so that you 

may overflow with hope

by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

“Let me fill you with My Joy and Peace.  They flow into you as you sit quietly in My Presence, trusting in the depths of your being.  These blessings are essential for nourishing your soul.  The Joy of the Lord is your strength, so don’t neglect this delightful gift.  It is for all times and circumstances, though sometimes you have to search for it.  You also need MyPeace at all times, and I bestow it on you freely as you trust in me.”

~ Jesus Today by Sarah Young

JOY

 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you

and that your joy may be complete.”

John 15:11

“When things are going well, we feel elated.  When hardships come, we sink into depression.  But true joy transcends the rolling waves of circumstance.  Joy comes from a consistent relationship with Jesus Christ. When our lives are intertwined with his, he will help us walk through adversity without sinking into weakening lows and will manage deceptive highs.  The joy of living with Jesus Christ daily will keep us levelheaded, no matter how high or low our circumstances.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

Living in God’s Presence

“Rejoice in the Lord always...Let your gentleness be evident to all.

The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation,

by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request

to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all

understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:7

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How Great Is Our God

“The heavens declare the Glory of God;

the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”

Psalms 19:1

Theme of Psalm 19:

Both God’s creation and his word

reveal his greatness.

 

“As God reveals himself through nature, we learn about his power and our finiteness.  As God reveals himself through daily experiences, we learn about his forgiveness and salvation.  We are surrounded by fantastic displays of God’s craftsmanship  - the heavens give dramatic evidence, his power, his love, his care.  To say that the universe happened by chance is absurd, it’s design, intricacy, and orderliness point to a personally involved Creator.  As you look at God’s handiwork in nature and the heavens, thank him for such magnificent beauty and the truth it reveals about the Creator.”

~ Life Application Study Bible