Peace: The Happiest Place On Earth
June 4, 2022

Romans 12:1-2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Develop A Heart For His Will
Live By The Word
Listen To The Holy Spirit
Obey

The Bible Teaches That In The Core of Our Human Condition Lies An Inner Conflict

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulders. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end…

Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

When Jesus Enters Anything
He Brings Peace
He Is The Only True Peace

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, neither let it be afraid.

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

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.”

Expect Trouble But Experience Peace

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

Romans 15:13
13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Key Is Philippians 4

1. Purposeful Prayer
Phil 4:6-9
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard (Umpire) your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

“Surpasses All Understanding”
Not Just A Feeling You Can’t Explain
Literally Means, “to hold above”
His Peace Is Above Human Effort

Guard Your Hearts – The Feeling Process
Your Mind – The Thinking Process

We Lose Peace Because We Lose Prayer

USA Today article some years back…
“I have come to regard prayer as one of the best kept secrets of medical sciences.”
“Healing Power of Prayer” – quotes Dr. Dorcey, the chief of staff of Medical City of Dallas Hospital

2. Proper Perspective
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

Our Culture
Think About Whatever is Dark, Distracting, Deceptive, Lying, Dishonorable, Wrong, Impure, Hateful and Negative

Meditate On These Things
What You Focus On Grows In You
What You Honor Increases In You

Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

3. Patient Practice
Philippians 4:9
The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

Put It Into Practice

Shalom – Peace
“to bind together the fragments of life into a meaningful whole.”

Romans 8:28
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

John 14:27
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, neither let it be afraid.