Three types of peace
1. Spiritual Peace (peace with God)
2. Relational Peace (peace with others)
3. Emotional Peace (peace within ourselves)
You can experience peace while you’re picking up the pieces
Internal Peace comes from Heaven
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. New International Translation
John 14:27 “I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid. The Living Bible
Harrison Ford, the actor whose movies have grossed over 2 billion dollars said; “You only want what you ain’t got.”
He was then asked the question; “What is it you don’t have at this time in your life?” His answer was “peace!”
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful New Living Translation
Embrace
Release
Accept
Seek
Engage
Embrace Hope
2 Samuel 12: 23 …I will go to him one day, but he cannot return to me.” New Living Translation
The Christian hope for continued relationships
Revelation 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” New Living Translation
Christians are made to bounce back every time
Proverbs 24:16 No matter how many times you trip them up, God-loyal people don’t stay down long; Soon they’re up on their feet, while the wicked end up flat on their faces. Message Bible
Christians have a promise of a bright future
Proverbs 23:17 Don’t envy evil men but continue to reverence the Lord all the time, for surely you have a wonderful future ahead of you. 18 There is hope for you yet! The Living Bible
Embrace Hope
Release Anxieties
Psalms 55:20 This friend of mine betrayed me—I who was at peace with him. He broke his promises. 21 His words were oily smooth, but in his heart was war. His words were sweet, but underneath were daggers. The Living Bible
Psalm 55:22 Give your burdens to the Lord. He will carry them. He will not permit the godly to slip or fall. The Living Bible
Release = Peace
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. New International Version
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. New International Version
Embrace Hope
Release Anxieties
Accept Reality
2 Samuel 12:22 David replied, “I fasted and wept while the child was alive, for I said, ‘Perhaps the Lord will be gracious to me and let the child live.’ New Living Translation
2 Samuel 12:23 But why should I fast when he is dead? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him one day, but he cannot return to me.” New Living Translation
Isaiah 43:18 “Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Message Bible
Embrace Hope
Release Anxieties
Accept Reality
Seek God
2 Samuel 12:20 Then David got up from the ground, washed himself, put on lotions, and changed his clothes. He went to the Tabernacle and worshiped the Lord. After that, he returned to the palace and was served food and ate. New Living Translation
Psalm 73:16……when I tried to figure it out, all I got was a splitting headache. Until I entered the sanctuary of God. Then I
Embrace Hope
Release Anxieties
Accept Reality
Seek God
Engage Life
2 Samuel 12:29 So David gathered the rest of the army and went to Rabbah, and he fought against it and captured it. New Living Translation
Isaiah 43:18 “Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Message Bible
Isaiah 43:19 Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. Message Bible