All is Calm
December 17/18, 2022
Allen Powles

We turn on the Light of Peace by:

1. Centering our Soul in God’s Presence
· Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 CSB)

In one humble, honest gesture of faith, leave this land of self-reliance and lean on Jesus.

2. Refreshing our Minds in the Wonder and Beauty of God

Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy — dwell on these things (Philippians 4:8 CSB)

…The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5 CSB)

The Lord is near, and if we look, we will find Him, hidden in plain sight.

3. Renewing our Passion in the Mission of God

· Do what you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:9 CSB)

· We will not experience PEACE if we only seek our peace.