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Blessed are the Peacemakers. Part 2: Live and Trust. Blessed are the Peacemakers. Live at Peace. Live at Peace Peace is not an absence of conflict , because conflict is inevitable .
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Part 2: Live and Trust Blessed are the Peacemakers
Live at PeacePeace is not an absence of conflict, because conflict is inevitable.
Live at PeacePeace is not an absence of conflict, because conflict is inevitable.Peace is a lifestyle, a choice, a deliberate decision.
“One day we must come to see that peace in not merely a distant goal we seek, but that it is a means by which we arrive at that goal. We must pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means.” The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“There is no way to peace.Peace is the way.” A.J. Muste
Peace has it roots planted deeply in the Lord and trusts that:
Peace has it roots planted deeply in the Lord and trusts that: God is sovereign
Peace has it roots planted deeply in the Lord and trusts that: God is in control (really)
Peace has it roots planted deeply in the Lord and trusts that: God is in control (really) God is good!
“I dethrone God in my heart if I demand that Heact in ways that satisfy my idea of justice.” Elisabeth Elliot
“God may not tell us everything we want to know about the painful events of life, but He has told us all we need to know.” Ken Sande in The Peacemaker
Peace is rooted in a decision to trust in the Lord. It is an act of the will.
Peace is rooted in a decision to trust in the Lord. It is an act of the will. It is an act of courage.
“We are uncertain of our next step, but we are certain of God.” Oswald Chambers in My Utmost for His Highest
“The test before us as a people is not whether or not our commitments match our will and our courage, but whether we have the will and courage to match our commitments.” Lyndon B. Johnson
Trust in the Lord is a spiritual battle. We no longer trust in our ability.
Trust in the Lord is a spiritual battle. We no longer trust in our ability. We let God decide what is ultimately good.
Trust in the Lord is a spiritual battle. We no longer trust in our ability. We let God decide what is ultimately good. We let God guide us in the paths of peace!
“The most solid and satisfying peace is that which comes from (this) spiritual warfare.” Woodrow Wilson
Summary Peace is a lifestyle, a choice, a deliberate decision that:
Summary Peace is a lifestyle, a choice, a deliberate decision that: God is sovereign. (in control)
Summary Peace is a lifestyle, a choice, a deliberate decision that: God is sovereign. (in control) God is good.
Summary Peace is a lifestyle, a choice, a deliberate decision that: God is sovereign. (in control) God is good. Actually living these truths is a spiritual battle…
Summary In Christ we can WIN this battle!