PHILIPPIANS CHAP 4 verses 6-10 PEACE OF GOD

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"The peace of God” an inner calm that can protect us from disturbing thoughts and feelings - w17 10/15 p. 12 par 1

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"The God who gives peace" -Rom 15:33

"One way God helps us is by means of “the comfort of the holy spirit.” (Acts 9:31) God’s active force is a very powerful source of comfort. Jesus promised that the Father in heaven would eagerly “give holy spirit to those asking him.” (Luke 11:13) Susi, quoted earlier, says: “There were so many times when we just dropped to our knees and implored Jehovah to comfort us. Every single time, the peace of God truly guarded our hearts and minds.”— Read Philippians 4:6, 7" - w17 7/15 p. 14 par 5

" Jehovah can respond to our earnest, heartfelt, and persistent supplications. How? By giving us inner calm that can free our mind and heart of disturbing emotions. Many can testify to this, based on their own experience. In place of anxiety, a distressing sense of foreboding, God helped them to gain a profound sense of peace and tranquillity that actually surpassed human understanding. That can be your experience too. " - w16 12/25 p20 par 4

"What lesson was Paul teaching them? Basically: Do not worry. Pray, and then you will receive the peace of God. But notice that “the peace of God . . . surpasses all understanding.” What does that mean? Some translators render this expression “surpasses all our dreams” or “excels all human planning.” Paul was, in effect, saying that “the peace of God” is more wonderful than can be imagined. So although from a human viewpoint we may not see a way out of our problems, Jehovah does, and he can do the unexpected .—Read 2 Peter 2:9" - w17 8/15 p. 12 par 7

"How can we face challenges and still retain “the peace of God”? It is by maintaining a good relationship with our God, Jehovah. Such a relationship is possible only “by means of Christ Jesus,” who offered his life as a ransom sacrifice. The provision of that ransom is yet another one of the amazing works of our Father. Jehovah uses the ransom to cover our sins, enabling us to have a clean conscience and draw close to him.—John 14:6; Jas. 4:8; 1 Pet. 3:21."- w17 8/15 p. 12 par 15

If we continue to talk intimately with Jehovah and listen to him with a waiting attitude, as Habakkuk did, we too will gain a calm heart, which will help us to endure. Our hope will strengthen our patience , which in turn will help us to rejoice despite all the adversities we may face. Hope gives us confidence that our heavenly Father will act.​—Rom. 12:12 - w18 11/15 p.8 par 9.

"The fulfillment of our expectations may seem to be delayed, or our physical strength may be declining. We may have endured hardship and persecution for many years. Whatever the case, “do not be anxious over anything.” Rather, let your petitions and supplications be made known to God, and he will give you a peace that is beyond your imagination.​—Read Philippians 4:6, 7" - w19 8/15 p. 7 par 19

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PHILIPIANS CHAPTER 4

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"[Jehovah] will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you.”​ - 1 Peter 5:10

SOJJ: #38: He Will Make You Strong (1 Peter 5:10 - See also Rom. 8:32; 14:8, 9 ; Heb. 6:10 ; 1 Pet 2:9 )
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