With the hustle and bustle of Christmas that sometimes causes stress and strain on relationships, I think we all could use an extra dose of peace.
\nSo in God’s perfect timing, I received this message today.
\nI’m sharing\u00a0a devotional\u00a0from Dr. Charles Stanley – one of my favorites!<\/p>\n

How to Experience Christ’s Peace<\/div>\n

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“My peace I give to you\u201d (John 14:27).<\/div>\n

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Jesus spoke these amazing words just hours before His crucifixion. His peace isn\u2019t dependent upon external circumstances, but rather, it transcends them. Although He gives His peace to every believer as a gift, our experience of it is related to our faith in the following truths:<\/p>\n

God is in control of everything. Without this assurance, the world is a scary place.
\nHe loves me and will see me through every circumstance, no matter how difficult or painful it may be.
\n\u00a0To have Christ\u2019s peace, I must surrender my life to Him. When I hold onto my ways and plans, I\u2019ll experience turmoil.
\n\u00a0I have a limited perspective and understanding of my circumstances and God\u2019s purposes for allowing them. His goals for me are greater than my immediate comfort.
\n\u00a0The Lord promises to work all things out for my good. He is continually working to transform my character into Christ\u2019s image.
\n\u00a0I must live in sync with God, walking in the Spirit and promptly confessing and repenting of sin.
\nScripture is my foundation for peace. It increases my trust in the Lord\u2019s goodness, assures me that He keeps His promises, and reminds me of His sovereignty over every situation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Sadly, many Christians live their whole lives without consistently experiencing this incomprehensible peace.
\nPerhaps faith and submission are the most challenging issues.
\nBut only as we surrender control of our lives to Christ and trust in His plans for us will we discover tranquil rest for our souls.<\/p>\n
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Washoe Creek – Anaconda, MT One of my favorite peaceful places<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
For more biblical teaching and resources from Dr. Charles Stanley, please visit <\/strong>www.intouch.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n
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God Bless you with PEACE in your heart,<\/div>\n
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Gigi<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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