In a world fraught with worry and anxiety, how it even possible for the people of God to find peace?  The Apostle Paul, helps the Philippian church identify 5 distinct areas of their lives where God’s peace can rule.  

Observations & Conclusions 

1. Peace with one another – Reconciliation

2. Peace with circumstances – Rejoicing 

3. Peace with enemies – Gentleness  

4. Peace in turmoil – Thanksgiving 

5. Peace in action – Practice 

Application: 

1. Write down something that is 

True, Nobel, Right, Pure, Lovely, Admirable, Excellent, Praiseworthy

2. Who do you need to make peace with today?

3. What is the challenge you are facing today? 

Prayer – Lord I give you thanks today for… 

Romans 12:18 

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

Matthew 5:23-24

“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.”

Romans 12:12

“Be joyful in hope”

Isaiah 40:28-31

“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Romans 12:12

“Be… patient in affliction”

Romans 12:19

“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.”

1 Peter 2:23

“When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.”

Daniel 6:10

“Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.”

Colossians 3:15

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”