Finding Peace in a Violent World

Four Factors for a Peaceful Life: Know where your eternity will be 1.

So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while. 1 Peter 1:6 (NLT)

But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Saviour. He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control. Philippians 3:20-21 (NLT)

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.”… “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:1-3, 27 (NLT)

Four Factors for a Peaceful Life: Trust God for this life 2.

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NLT)

“Jesus offers no way out of the unfairness, but rather a way through it to the other side.” ~ Philip Yancey

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. Psalm 4:8 (NLT)

Four Factors for a Peaceful Life: Learn the art of forgiveness 3.

Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. Romans 12:18-19 (NLT)

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

“Without God's love I couldn't have forgiven that young man who shot our son. This is too painful a thing to do on your own. With God in my heart he has made it possible. I've been set free from bitterness and anger and unforgiveness, and that's a wonderful gift… I'm an ordinary person, but inside of me lives the great and awesome Lord, and he made the difference.” ~ Dale Lang

Four Factors for a Peaceful Life: Keep short accounts with God and with others 4.

“So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.” Matthew 5:23-24 (NLT)

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NLT)

Finding Peace in a Violent World