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I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit;\\xa0apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (NIV)

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality,\\xa0impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions\\xa0and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.\\xa0I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV)\\xa0

But the fruit\\xa0of the Spirit is love,\\xa0joy, peace,\\xa0forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,\\xa0gentleness and self-control.\\xa0Against such things there is no law.\\xa0 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh\\xa0with its passions and desires.\\xa0 Since we live by the Spirit,\\xa0let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV)

Peace = a consistent calm unaffected by personal rage and situational chaos

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.\\xa0I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled\\xa0and do not be afraid. John 14:27 (NIV)

Peace has nothing to do with your OUTWARD CIRCUMSTANCES, but it has everything to with your INWARD CONDITION.

Message title: \\u201cPathway to Peace\\u201d

Peace with GOD

Therefore, since we have been made right in God\\u2019s sight by faith, we have peace\\xa0with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.\\xa0 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God\\u2019s glory. Romans 5:1-2 (NLT)

Peace with OURSELVES

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus\\u2026 Romans 8:6 (NLT)

So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Romans 8:6 (NLT)

If your past keeps resurfacing, you can rest assured that it\\u2019s not God bringing it up.

Let the peace of Christ\\xa0rule in your hearts, since as members of one body\\xa0you were called to peace.\\xa0And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 (NIV)

Peace with PEOPLE

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another\\xa0in love.\\xa0 Make every effort to keep the unity\\xa0of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2-3 (NIV)\\xa0

Too often we judge other based off their actions, but judge ourselves based off our intentions.\\xa0

Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (NLT)

Change our approach to EVERYDAY LIFE

Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. \\xa0They must turn from evil and do good\\u2026 1 Peter 3:10-11 (NIV)

\\u2026they must seek peace and pursue it. 1 Peter 3:10-11 (NIV)

Peace is not a feeling based on external conditions\\u2026 but an internal condition that will produce a feeling you can trust.

Come to grips with UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. Ephesians 6:15 (NLT)

Do not be anxious about anything,\\xa0but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.\\xa0Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)\\xa0

And the peace of God,\\xa0which transcends all understanding,\\xa0will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)\\xa0

Confront the CHAOS\\xa0

Blessed are the peacemakers,\\u2028for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 (NIV)\\xa0

Jesus didn\\u2019t call us to be PEACEKEEPERS but PEACEMAKERS.\\xa0

Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him.\\xa0 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.\\xa0Mark 4:36-41 (NIV)\\xa0

Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, \\u201cTeacher, don\\u2019t you care if we drown?\\u201d Mark 4:36-41 (NIV)

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves,\\xa0\\u201cQuiet! Be still!\\u201d\\xa0Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. Mark 4:36-41 (NIV)\\xa0

He said to his disciples,\\xa0\\u201cWhy are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?\\u201d Mark 4:36-41 (NIV)\\xa0

They were terrified and asked each other, \\u201cWho is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!\\u201d Mark 4:36-41 (NIV)

If you need peace in your life\\u2026 stop looking at the chaos AROUND you and start speaking to the storm WITHIN you.

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)