Peace-Stress-Rest Flashcards

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“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

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Philippians 4:6-7 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”

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Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is focused on You,
Because s/he trusts in You!

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Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is focused on You,
Because s/he trusts in You!
Isaiah 26:3

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“I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.””

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Rev 1:8
““I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.””
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭NLT‬‬
ANYTHING…A to Z… I already have it covered!!

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“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”

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Philippians 4:19
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:19‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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It is the love of self that destroys our peace. While self is all alive, we stand ready continually to guard it from mortification and insult;

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TMB -16
It is the love of self that destroys our peace. While self is all alive, we stand ready continually to guard it from mortification and insult;
TMB-16

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Any child of God who takes a willful stand against thought patterns that clearly are harmful is going to be provided a way of escape from that circumstance. God will help you focus your mind on something other than your problem or bad thought pattern if you will make the initial step in His direction.

When you guard your mind, you guard your peace. When you offer prayers to God with faith and thanksgiving—no matter what trials you face—He assures you inner peace (Phil. 4:6-7).

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Any child of God who takes a willful stand against thought patterns that clearly are harmful is going to be provided a way of escape from that circumstance. God will help you focus your mind on something other than your problem or bad thought pattern if you will make the initial step in His direction.

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:13‬ ‭NIV‬‬

When you guard your mind, you guard your peace. When you offer prayers to God with faith and thanksgiving—no matter what trials you face—He assures you inner peace (Phil. 4:6-7).

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“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”

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Phil 4:8-9 NASB
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:8-9‬ ‭NASB‬‬

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Because regret is rooted in unresolved guilt. I knew I had peace with God, and regret and guilt are therefore not part of my life.

I’ve found the best way to live without regret is to maintain a clear conscience.

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Because regret is rooted in unresolved guilt. I knew I had peace with God, and regret and guilt are therefore not part of my life.

I’ve found the best way to live without regret is to maintain a clear conscience.

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“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”

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1 Peter 5:6-7
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
‭‭I Peter‬ ‭5:6-7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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““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.””
‭‭John‬ ‭16:33‬ ‭NIV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/111/jhn.16.33.niv

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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.””
‭‭John‬ ‭16:33‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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Gratitude is a powerful weapon in the arsenal against anxiety because it leads you out of the land “if only” and into the realm of “already.” The anxious heart says, “Lord, if only I had this, that, or the other, I’d be okay.” The grateful heart says, “Lord, you’ve already given me this, that, and the other thing. Thank you for your blessings, God.”

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Gratitude is a powerful weapon in the arsenal against anxiety because it leads you out of the land “if only” and into the realm of “already.” The anxious heart says, “Lord, if only I had this, that, or the other, I’d be okay.” The grateful heart says, “Lord, you’ve already given me this, that, and the other thing. Thank you for your blessings, God.”

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“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 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 requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

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Phil 4:4-7
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 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 requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:4-7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

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1 Peter. 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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On the deck of a sinking ship, God sent angels to minister to Paul. He will do the same for you. Unlike the world, his resources are limitless and his peace is permanent.

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Acts 27:23–24 NIV). On the deck of a sinking ship, God sent angels to minister to Paul. He will do the same for you. Unlike the world, his resources are limitless and his peace is permanent.
Max Lucado

“Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭27:23-24‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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You may be facing the perfect storm, but Jesus offers the perfect peace

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You may be facing the perfect storm, but Jesus offers the perfect peace

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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.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14:27‬ ‭NIV

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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.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14:27‬ ‭NIV

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Quietness and confidence is to be the strength of all who give their hearts to God. Christ has not a casual interest in us but an interest stronger than a mother for her child….

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SDG 77
Quietness and confidence is to be the strength of all who give their hearts to God. Christ has not a casual interest in us but an interest stronger than a mother for her child….
SDG 77

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Healing from anxiety requires healthy thinking.

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Healing from anxiety requires healthy thinking.

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When anxiety threatens to weigh down your heart, you can simply call on God. ……..This guards your thoughts as you trust in God your Father.

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When anxiety threatens to weigh down your heart, you can simply call on God. This slaps the handcuffs on the culprit and marches it before the One who has all authority. This denies worries and fears to have a platform to influence your mind. This guards your thoughts as you trust in God your Father.
Max Lucado

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The dominant duty of the disciple is to

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The dominant duty of the disciple is to cling to Jesus. And when you cling to Jesus, you fill your mind with God’s truth. You disarm the enemy and keep anxiety at bay. You receive God’s truth. And that truth sets you free—free from fear, free from dread, and, yes, free from anxiety.
Max Lucado

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“Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭CEV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/392/php.4.6-7.cev

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Philippians 4:6-7
“Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭CEV‬‬

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“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.”

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Psalm 56:3
“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭56:3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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“Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”

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Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭55:22‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.

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The apostle Peter said:

Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. (Acts 3:19)
As we read in the above Scripture, we experience times of refreshing or rest by remaining in the “presence of the Lord,” because it is in His presence where we find all we need.

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Rest yourself wholly in the hands of Jesus. Contemplate His great love, and while you meditate upon His self-denial, His infinite sacrifice made in our behalf in order that we should believe in Him, your heart will be filled with holy joy, calm peace, and indescribable love.. OFC 39.1-OFC 39.2

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OFC 39
Rest yourself wholly in the hands of Jesus. Contemplate His great love, and while you meditate upon His self-denial, His infinite sacrifice made in our behalf in order that we should believe in Him, your heart will be filled with holy joy, calm peace, and indescribable love..
OFC 39

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God has more than enough power to break your yoke of stress.

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God has more than enough power to break your yoke of stress.

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Excessive Responsibilities
Whenever we are not willing to either give up excess responsibilities or delegate them to others………However, overcommitment is often the result of making a poor decision or an inability to say no when people ask us to do something.

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Excessive Responsibilities
Whenever we are not willing to either give up excess responsibilities or delegate them to others………However, overcommitment is often the result of making a poor decision or an inability to say no when people ask us to do something.

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Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. (Acts 3:19)

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Acts 3:19
Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. Acts 3:19

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“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:16-18‬ ‭NASB‬‬
https://www.bible.com/100/1th.5.16-18.nasb

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:16-18‬ ‭NASB‬‬

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Jesus is our friend. All heaven is interested in our welfare; and our anxiety and fear grieve the Holy Spirit of God..

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TDG42
Jesus is our friend. All heaven is interested in our welfare; and our anxiety and fear grieve the Holy Spirit of God..
TDG 42

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“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”

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Ephesians 4:31-32
“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:31-32‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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“If a person’s thinking is controlled by his sinful self, then there is death. But if his thinking is controlled by the Spirit, then there is life and peace. This is true because if a person’s thinking is controlled by his sinful self, then he is against God. He refuses to obey God’s law. And really he is not able to obey God’s law.”

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Romans 8:6-7
“If a person’s thinking is controlled by his sinful self, then there is death. But if his thinking is controlled by the Spirit, then there is life and peace. This is true because if a person’s thinking is controlled by his sinful self, then he is against God. He refuses to obey God’s law. And really he is not able to obey God’s law.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:6-7‬ ‭ICB‬‬

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“But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here! ””

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Matthew 14:27

But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here! Matthew‬ ‭14:27‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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Amid the perplexities that will press upon the soul, there is only One who can help us out of all our difficulties, and relieve all our disquietude. We are to cast all our care upon Jesus, and bear in mind that He is present, and is directing us to commune with Him. We are to keep our minds stayed upon God; and in our weakness, He will be our strength; in our ignorance, He will be our wisdom; in our frailty, He will be our enduring might.

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SDG 27.
Amid the perplexities that will press upon the soul, there is only One who can help us out of all our difficulties, and relieve all our disquietude. We are to cast all our care upon Jesus, and bear in mind that He is present, and is directing us to commune with Him. We are to keep our minds stayed upon God; and in our weakness, He will be our strength; in our ignorance, He will be our wisdom; in our frailty, He will be our enduring might. .
SD 27

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“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

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Matthew 6:33-34
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:33-34‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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“Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.”

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Ephesians 3:12
“Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3:12‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

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Hebrews 4:16
“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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Let mercies be remembered and enjoyed daily. We must live by faith daily…. Rejoice in God always. Today praise God for His grace, and continue to praise Him every day.—
February 19, 1884. TDG 58

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TDG 58; Feb. 19
If we would encourage a diligent remembrance and recital of our mercies, counting up instances in which God has wrought for us, has been better to us than our fears, in which He has interposed His power and His grace when sorely perplexed, sustained us when falling, comforted us when sorrowing, we would see that it is unbelief to distrust God or be filled with anxiety. Let mercies be remembered and enjoyed daily. We must live by faith daily…. Rejoice in God always. Today praise God for His grace, and continue to praise Him every day.—Letter 11a, February 19, 1884, to Elder and Mrs. Uriah Smith. . TDG 58.4

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Victory Through Daily Prayer—Through daily prayer to God, they will have wisdom and grace from Him to bear the conflicts and stern realities of life, and come off victorious. Fidelity, and serenity of mind, can only be retained by watchfulness and prayer.—

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MYP 80
Victory Through Daily Prayer—Through daily prayer to God, they will have wisdom and grace from Him to bear the conflicts and stern realities of life, and come off victorious. Fidelity, and serenity of mind, can only be retained by watchfulness and prayer.—
—MYP 80
—Pr 28.1

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To learn the lessons Christ teaches is the greatest treasure students can find. Rest comes to them in the consciousness that they are trying to please the Lord.

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SDG 76
To learn the lessons Christ teaches is the greatest treasure students can find. Rest comes to them in the consciousness that they are trying to please the Lord.
SDG 76

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When fear comes knocking, you have a choice to make: Let it overtake you, or remember Jesus’ victorious act of love and choose to believe that He has won the battle for your peace. When everything seems to be going wrong in your world, ……….

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When fear comes knocking, you have a choice to make: Let it overtake you, or remember Jesus’ victorious act of love and choose to believe that He has won the battle for your peace. When everything seems to be going wrong in your world, stand firm on the truth that fear has no power over you. Claim His peace, and walk forward in confidence that you are fully covered by His love!
Jesus, Our Banner of Victory

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“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:38-39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/114/rom.8.38-39.nkjv

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Romans 8:38-39.
“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:38-39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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“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.”

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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.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14:27‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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We cannot let the cares of this present world consume our thoughts and keep us away from God’s peace of mind.

If we let our minds wonder then they control us. Keep your thoughts in check and continuously on Christ and your actions will reflect Him.

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Habakkuk’s Journey
We cannot let the cares of this present world consume our thoughts and keep us away from God’s peace of mind.

If we let our minds wonder then they control us. Keep your thoughts in check and continuously on Christ and your actions will reflect Him.
Habakuk’s Journey
Thomas Camden

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Human beings suffer much because they step out of the path that God has chosen for them to follow. They walk in the sparks of the fire they themselves have kindled, and the sure result is affliction, unrest, and sorrow, which they might have avoided if they had submitted their will to God…. Whatever path God chooses for us, whatever way He ordains for our feet, that is the only path of safety…. With the eye of faith, with childlike submission as obedient children, we must look to God, to follow His guidance, and difficulties will clear away. The promise is, “I will instruct thee and teach thee.”

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SDG 175. Human beings suffer much because they step out of the path that God has chosen for them to follow. They walk in the sparks of the fire they themselves have kindled, and the sure result is affliction, unrest, and sorrow, which they might have avoided if they had submitted their will to God…. Whatever path God chooses for us, whatever way He ordains for our feet, that is the only path of safety…. With the eye of faith, with childlike submission as obedient children, we must look to God, to follow His guidance, and difficulties will clear away. The promise is, “I will instruct thee and teach thee.”
56Letter 120, 1900. .
SDG 175

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“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”

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Psalms‬ ‭139:16‬ ‭NLT‬‬
“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139:16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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When sin struggles for the mastery in the heart, when guilt oppresses the soul and burdens the conscience, when unbelief clouds the mind, remember that Christ’s grace is sufficient to subdue sin and banish the darkness. Entering into communion with the Saviour, we enter the region of peace.

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MH 250
When sin struggles for the mastery in the heart, when guilt oppresses the soul and burdens the conscience, when unbelief clouds the mind, remember that Christ’s grace is sufficient to subdue sin and banish the darkness. Entering into communion with the Saviour, we enter the region of peace. .
MH 250

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For all who are disheartened there is but one remedy,—faith, prayer, and work.—(Testimonies for the Church 6:438.) . Pr 62.1

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6T 62
For all who are disheartened there is but one remedy,—faith, prayer, and work.—
6T 438
Pr 62

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Whatever your anxieties and trials, spread out your case before the Lord. Your spirit will be braced for endurance. The way will be opened for you to disentangle yourself from embarrassment and difficulty.

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DA 329

Whatever your anxieties and trials, spread out your case before the Lord. Your spirit will be braced for endurance. The way will be opened for you to disentangle yourself from embarrassment and difficulty.
DA 329