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Episode 40 - Hold On to Your Peace: Remember, Return, and Remain · Women At The Well: REJOICE

• 0:19
  SPEAKER_00: Grand rising.
• 0:20
  SPEAKER_00: Grand rising, sisters.
• 0:22
  SPEAKER_00: Here we are, blessed to see another day, another Wednesday, and receive another fresh start from God.
• 0:30
  SPEAKER_00: God is truly good.
• 0:31
  SPEAKER_00: Scripture tells us in Lamentations 3, 22 through 23, it is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
• 0:43
  SPEAKER_00: They are new every morning.
• 0:45
  SPEAKER_00: Great is thy faithfulness.
• 0:48
  SPEAKER_00: What a blessing to know that no matter what happened yesterday, God's mercies met you here again this morning.
• 0:54
  SPEAKER_00: That's a blessing.
• 0:56
  SPEAKER_00: Hey, I'm Rose, your host, and I'm truly glad you joined us at Women at the Well Rejoice.
• 1:03
  SPEAKER_00: I pray that as you sit with us at the well today, God will encourage your heart, renew your mind, and strengthen your faith.
• 1:11
  SPEAKER_00: Sisters, this is our final episode in September's Perfect Peace series.
• 1:18
  SPEAKER_00: This morning we are going to review what we have learned about peace.
• 1:22
  SPEAKER_00: But we are also going to receive a fresh reminder of how to live in peace.
• 1:30
  SPEAKER_00: Because it's important for us to remember that peace is not something we learn about once and then forget.
• 1:37
  SPEAKER_00: See, peace is something we continue to return to, to receive from God, and we must practice it every day.
• 1:45
  SPEAKER_00: So grab your Bibles, your coffee, your tea, your juice, your lemon water, or whatever your morning drink may be.
• 1:53
  SPEAKER_00: Come sit with me at the well and let's remind ourselves how to hold on to the peace God has given us.
• 2:01
  SPEAKER_00: Let us have prayer.
• 2:04
  SPEAKER_00: Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of this new day and for mercies that never come to an end.
• 2:11
  SPEAKER_00: Thank you, Lord.
• 2:13
  SPEAKER_00: Great is your faithfulness.
• 2:15
  SPEAKER_00: Father, we thank you that your love, compassions, and mercies are new every morning.
• 2:21
  SPEAKER_00: As we step into this day, we're thankful that you are our Father.
• 2:26
  SPEAKER_00: And we ask for your divine peace to guard our hearts and minds.
• 2:32
  SPEAKER_00: Father, give us peace in the midst of every trial, uncertainty, and difficult situations we may face.
• 2:40
  SPEAKER_00: Father, when life feels overwhelming, remind us that you are with us.
• 2:46
  SPEAKER_00: You are our protector, our provider.
• 2:52
  SPEAKER_00: Help us remember that your grace is sufficient and that nothing we face today is greater than you.
• 3:00
  SPEAKER_00: As we receive your word, quiet our thoughts and open our hearts.
• 3:05
  SPEAKER_00: Help us rest in your unchanging love.
• 3:09
  SPEAKER_00: Help us walk through this day with strength, hope, faith, and perfect peace.
• 3:16
  SPEAKER_00: In Jesus' name we pray.
• 3:18
  SPEAKER_00: Amen and amen.
• 3:21
  SPEAKER_00: Now, sisters, we have discussed peace throughout this entire month.
• 3:26
  SPEAKER_00: I believe it is important for us to review what we learn because some days it is easier than others to remember God's peace.
• 3:37
  SPEAKER_00: See, we do not want peace only on the easy days.
• 3:40
  SPEAKER_00: We want to live peacefully every day, as much as it lies within us.
• 3:46
  SPEAKER_00: So as we close this series, let us remember four important truths about peace that was shared this month.
• 3:56
  SPEAKER_00: First, we learned that remember where peace comes from.
• 4:01
  SPEAKER_00: In order to remain at peace, we must remember its source.
• 4:07
  SPEAKER_00: Peace comes from God.
• 4:10
  SPEAKER_00: He is the source, the source, excuse me, the source of perfect peace.
• 4:15
  SPEAKER_00: Isaiah 26, 3 told us that thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusted in thee.
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  SPEAKER_00: And that's from the King James Version.
• 4:30
  SPEAKER_00: You see, God keeps us in perfect peace when our minds remain fixed on him.
• 4:35
  SPEAKER_00: This does not mean that troubling thoughts will never enter our minds.
• 4:40
  SPEAKER_00: It means that when they do, we should intentionally return our thoughts to God.
• 4:46
  SPEAKER_00: Jesus said in John 14, 27, peace I leave with you, my peace I give with you.
• 4:53
  SPEAKER_00: Not as the world giveth, give I unto you.
• 4:57
  SPEAKER_00: Let not your heart be troubled, and neither let it be afraid.
• 5:02
  SPEAKER_00: See, the world's peace depends upon favorable circumstances.
• 5:06
  SPEAKER_00: But the peace we get from God can remain with us even when life is difficult.
• 5:13
  SPEAKER_00: Sisters, never forget that God is the source of our peace.
• 5:19
  SPEAKER_00: Then point number two is remember who produces peace within us.
• 5:24
  SPEAKER_00: Peace is a fruit produced within us by the Holy Spirit.
• 5:30
  SPEAKER_00: Galatians 5, 22, 23 says, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.
• 5:44
  SPEAKER_00: Against such there is no law.
• 5:48
  SPEAKER_00: Peace is evidence of the Holy Spirit working within us.
• 5:52
  SPEAKER_00: We cannot manufacture spiritual peace through our own strength.
• 5:57
  SPEAKER_00: We must remain connected and surrender to God.
• 6:03
  SPEAKER_00: Romans 8.6 says, For to be carnal-minded is death, but to be spiritual minded is life and peace.
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  SPEAKER_00: What governs our minds will influence what develops in our hearts.
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  SPEAKER_00: If our minds are governed by fear, anger, jealousy, or the desire of the flesh, we will experience unrest.
• 6:26
  SPEAKER_00: But when our minds are governed by the Holy Spirit, He produces life and peace within us, even in the midst of the storm.
• 6:39
  SPEAKER_00: Number three point was remember that peace is available during trouble.
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  SPEAKER_00: See we don't have to wait for the storm to end before experiencing God's peace.
• 6:51
  SPEAKER_00: In the middle of that storm, you can still have peace.
• 6:56
  SPEAKER_00: Psalms 4.8 reminds us that we can lie down and sleep without worrying to keep us awake.
• 7:03
  SPEAKER_00: It says, I will both lay awake, lay me down in peace and sleep.
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  SPEAKER_00: For thou Lord only maketh me dwell safely.
• 7:13
  SPEAKER_00: I'm gonna read that again.
• 7:15
  SPEAKER_00: I will both lay me down in peace and sleep.
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  SPEAKER_00: For thou Lord only maketh me dwell in safety.
• 7:23
  SPEAKER_00: Sisters, there will be times when the situation has not been resolved before bedtime.
• 7:29
  SPEAKER_00: The answer may not have arrived, the bill may still be due, and tomorrow may remain uncertain.
• 7:36
  SPEAKER_00: Nevertheless, we can pray and place the matter into God's hand and trust Him while we rest.
• 7:45
  SPEAKER_00: Philippians 4 through 7 told us, instructed us rather.
• 7:51
  SPEAKER_00: Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving.
• 7:58
  SPEAKER_00: Let your request be made known unto God, and the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
• 8:11
  SPEAKER_00: We take our words to God through prayer.
• 8:15
  SPEAKER_00: We tell him what we need.
• 8:17
  SPEAKER_00: We thank him for what he's already done, and trust his peace to guard our hearts and minds.
• 8:26
  SPEAKER_00: Number four, remember to let peace govern your life.
• 8:31
  SPEAKER_00: We know that chaos will come and trouble will come.
• 8:36
  SPEAKER_00: Children may act up, spouse may test our patience, bills will become due, and coworkers may get on our last nerve.
• 8:47
  SPEAKER_00: But even through all that, we can choose to let God's peace govern our responses.
• 8:54
  SPEAKER_00: Colossians 3:15 commands us, and let the peace of God rule in your heart.
• 9:01
  SPEAKER_00: To the which also you are called in one body, and be ye thankful.
• 9:07
  SPEAKER_00: The peace of God should have governing authority within us.
• 9:12
  SPEAKER_00: It should guide our thoughts, our words, our choice, and reactions.
• 9:18
  SPEAKER_00: Romans 14 19 says.
• 10:23
  SPEAKER_00: We have read God's promises about peace.
• 10:27
  SPEAKER_00: We have prayed for peace.
• 10:29
  SPEAKER_00: Now we must practice what we have received.
• 10:32
  SPEAKER_00: Peace is not only a promise to remember, it is a spiritual practice to live.
• 10:39
  SPEAKER_00: When chaos enters, return your mind to God.
• 10:42
  SPEAKER_00: When fear speaks, answer it with his word.
• 10:46
  SPEAKER_00: When burdens become heavy, release them through prayer.
• 10:49
  SPEAKER_00: When conflict arises, allow the peace of Christ to determine how you will respond.
• 10:57
  SPEAKER_00: Before reacting, pause and ask yourself, will this start, word, or decision protect God's peace or disturb you?
• 11:08
  SPEAKER_00: Find you a scripture that speaks peace to your heart.
• 11:11
  SPEAKER_00: Write it down, memorize it, say it often.
• 11:15
  SPEAKER_00: Hold on to your peace.
• 11:17
  SPEAKER_00: Pursue the things that make for peace and carry God's peace into the life of those around you.
• 11:26
  SPEAKER_00: Sisters, we are about to close.
• 11:32
  SPEAKER_00: But I do want us to know that we can rejoice because the world did not give us peace, and the world cannot take our peace away.
• 11:44
  SPEAKER_00: God is the source of my peace.
• 11:47
  SPEAKER_00: The Holy Spirit is producing peace within all of us.
• 11:50
  SPEAKER_00: Trouble will not control us, fear will not give enough, chaos will not steal what God has given us.
• 11:58
  SPEAKER_00: We will pray, we will trust, and we will practice peace.
• 12:04
  SPEAKER_00: And we will learn that God's peace can rule our hearts and govern our lives every day.
• 12:12
  SPEAKER_00: Heavenly Father, thank you for everything you have taught us about peace during this month.
• 12:18
  SPEAKER_00: Thank you for being the source of perfect peace and for giving us peace that the world cannot provide.
• 12:25
  SPEAKER_00: Lord, thank you for the Holy Spirit who produces peace within us.
• 12:30
  SPEAKER_00: And for your word, which will study our mind and strengthen us.
• 12:36
  SPEAKER_00: Father, help us practice what we have learned.
• 12:39
  SPEAKER_00: When take us into our life, remind us to return our thoughts to you.
• 12:44
  SPEAKER_00: When first peace, help us answer it with your word.
• 12:48
  SPEAKER_00: When burdens become heaven, teach us to release them to you through prayer.
• 12:55
  SPEAKER_00: Let your peace rule in our heart.
• 12:58
  SPEAKER_00: God our decision and given our words, Lord.
• 13:02
  SPEAKER_00: We thank you.
• 13:03
  SPEAKER_00: We thank you for keeping us.
• 13:06
  SPEAKER_00: We thank you for keeping us in perfect peace.
• 13:09
  SPEAKER_00: As we continue to place our perfect peace.
• 13:12
  SPEAKER_00: In the morning name of Jesus, we pray.
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  SPEAKER_00: Amen.
• 13:17
  SPEAKER_00: Thank you for joining me this morning at the world.
• 13:20
  SPEAKER_00: Everything about this morning, everyone, the perfect peace.
• 13:24
  SPEAKER_00: And something we must see from the motherfucking every day.
• 13:34
  SPEAKER_00: Remember, this woman is women woman, and this one will number one.
• 13:44
  SPEAKER_00: Until next time, be the rest and go in peace.