Peace within my walls...

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1. Peace isn’t the absence of problems but the presence of God in the midst of these problems.

2. Nobody finds genuine peace by looking for it, only God’s presence can bring that peace.

3. If we push through the tough times, we’ll discover God is there….and He’s entirely, wonderfully, amazingly good.

4. When God closes one door, He opens another - but you must be willing to walk through it.

5. Never let anyone make you feel worthless or useless and never spend your life trying to win approval or acceptance….you’re a blood bought child of God! You’ve already been approved & accepted where it matters most.

6. A wise person always thinks before he or she speaks because they know their words have consequences. 

7. It is easier to maintain your integrity than to regain it.

8. Let go of your past. Just do it.

9. God is not opposed to you acquiring or achieving things in life. Enjoy your temporary material things! Just keep your main focus on the eternal things.

10. Don’t give place to envy because….Jeremiah 29:11-12.

11. No matter how badly you’ve failed, God will always give you another chance.

12. God can speak to you anytime, anywhere and through anyone but only in stillness will you hear Him clearly.

13. Change happens through crisis, commitment, confession & cooperation.

14. We must learn the difference between trusting the gift and trusting the giver. The gift may last for a season, but the giver is eternal.

15. Stop being so proud, God rejects a proud heart. 

16. Nobody else knows what God has done for you, how far you’ve come and what you’ve been through. Nobody can tell your story but you.

17. The basis of true emotional healing lies in your willingness to forgive and make amends with those that have hurt you.

18. Be an encourager. The world keeps trying to tear us down, we need to build each other up.

19. Keep the fire of love and devotion to Christ burning in your heart.

20. It is not wrong to lack knowledge but it is wrong to be unwilling to learn so don’t pretend you know what you don’t know.

21. People are drawn to you because of your uniqueness. Don’t fail them by trying to downplay what God has given you.

22. When God calls you, He equips you. So trust Him & go.

23. The most effective way to overcome bad memories is to replace them with good ones. So bring your bad memories to God for healing.

24. Instead of focusing on what you don’t have, use what you do have & watch God bless it.

God calls you beloved, beautiful, and altogether lovely (Song of Solomon 4)

God calls you His child (1 John 3:1) 

God calls you friend (John 15: 15)

God calls you redeemed (Isaiah 43: 1) 

God calls you free (Romans 8:2) 

God calls you His beloved ( Romans 9:25)

God calls you accepted (Romans 15:7)

God calls you blessed (Ephesians 1:3)

God calls you complete (Colossians 3:1)

God calls you merciful, kind, humble, gentle, and patient (Colossians 3:12)

God calls you anointed (Luke 4:18)