Lesson 7 - Joy From a Peace Filled Life

Going back to the statement I shared with you in the very beginning of our study, I would like to reflect upon the strength that His presence and His peace present in our lives as we learn to walk and live joyfully.



                                                                            Joy is Peace Dancing
                                                                                         and
                                                                              Peace is Joy Resting

With that in mind, let us look at the strongest reasons we have for being always at peace! (yes, it really is possible).I'm going to list several Scripture references for you to read, and then would like you to answer the questions following them by putting which of the verse (or verses) apply to that question, and explain why you feel that way. (It may not be a bad idea to write each of them out in your own words, how they speak to your heart.)

Okay, here you go!


• 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• John 14:25-27
  
  
  
  
  
• Luke 11:11-13
  
  
  
  
  
• Isaiah 43:13
  
  
  
  
  
• John 16:33
  
  
  

1. I will have everything around me peaceful if I'm a Christian.
[ ] True [ ] False
(Scripture reference ____________) Explain why you feel that way, based upon the reference(s) you have given:

2. I am not sure if God's promises are for me, today.
[ ] True [ ] False
(Scripture reference _____________) Explain:

3. I no longer have to be afraid.
[ ] True [ ] False
(Scripture Refrence_______________) Explain:

4. I can rest secure in my salvation.
[ ] True [ ] False
(Scripture Refrence_______________) Explain:

5. I know that God sent the Holy Spirit after Jesus, as a Counselor and Comforter, but maybe that is not for everyone.
[ ] True [ ] False
(Scripture Refrence_______________) Explain:

Based upon the facts represented here in these verses, we CAN walk and live peaceful lives, based upon our salvation, which is our joy. Are you with me? Take some time this week and journal how / when the Lord has showered you with His peace in the midst of impossible situations. Perhaps you've not yet fully experienced His peace. All we need to do is ask . . . His Word says it is ours, all we have to do is receive it. Yes, we will still have trials, troubles, and tribulations - raging storms - things going wrong - towering mountians to climb, but dear ones, we can do so with the utmost peace. And THAT causes my heart to leap and dance with JOY!