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Discovering True Peace: Episode 6: Embracing the Journey's End

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Discovering True Peace: Episode 6: Embracing the Journey's End - Finishing Remarks & Resources for Long-Term Peace Dr. Mehrban Chawla AI Generated Image: Path of Peace As we come to the end of this educational series, "Discovering True Peace," I'd like to convey my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have joined us on this transformational trip. Your quest for true peace has brought you to great insights, and I am confident that these incidents have lit the route ahead. In this final installment, I'd like to leave you with some closing thoughts and resource recommendations to help you on your journey to a life filled with God's peace. 1. Accept Imperfection : As we walk the path of peace, keep in mind that we are all works in progress. We will inevitably stumble and allow anxiety to take control for a brief while. Recognise that making mistakes is a normal aspect of the human experience. When you notice yourself slipping, quickly redirect your attention ...

Discovering True Peace: Episode 5 - Tools of Peace

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  Discovering True Peace: Episode 5 - Tools of Peace Dr. Mehrban Chawla AI Generated Image: Focus Episode 5:  Tools of Peace: Discover Practical Strategies to Nurture God's Abiding Peace in Your Journey We've gone into the depths of God's peace and how it influences every element of our life. In our previous episode,   we discussed the necessity of enabling God's peace to bloom within us and spread to our surroundings. Today, we're providing you with practical methods to help you develop and nourish divine peace in your life. 1. Staying Focused on God : Isaiah 26:3 reminds us that perfect peace comes to those whose minds are steadfastly fixed on God. Maintaining an undivided focus on God's character and promises in the midst of life's volatility can lead to a deep-seated peace that transcends circumstances. When anxiety and fear try to take over, divert your thoughts to God's goodness and faithfulness. 2. Joy and Prayer : In Philippians 4:4-9, we are giv...

Discovering True Peace: Episode 4: How To Grow In Peace

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Discovering True Peace: Episode 4:  How To Grow In Peace  Dr. Mehrban Chawla AI Generated Image : Nurturing Peace In a world rife with instability and uncertainty, the pursuit of true peace becomes a top priority. But have you ever wondered what true peace means beyond a peaceful mind and heart? Join us on an exploration of the great notion of peace, exploring its many connotations and learning how to develop it in all aspects of our life. Protecting, Growing, and Flourishing the Peace Seed We discovered the vast reach of God's peace in the last episode, a heavenly gift that affects not just our hearts and minds but also our health, relationships, wealth, and security. Peace, like a seed sown in the fertile soil of our souls, requires maintenance in order to flourish fully. Protecting Your Inner Sanctuary: Just as a vigilant gardener protects a tender sprout from pests, you must protect the seed of peace within you. The enemy, like a devious thief, strives to steal this price...

Discovering True Peace: Episode 3: What Does Peace Mean?

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Discovering True Peace: Episode 3: What Does Peace Mean?  Dr. Mehrban Chawla AI Generated Image: Harmony of Nature In our previous episode, we looked at "Peace Terms," looking at the various kind of peace that exist. We highlighted the temporary and contextual serenity that the world provides and contrasted it with the profound, eternal peace that God provides. This peace endures even in the face of adversity, and it is this that we hope to understand and feel via this course. So, how do we gain access to this deep sense of peace? The solution is to walk in agreement with Jesus. To do so, we must reach an agreement with God on two critical issues: Recognizing Our Sinful Condition : We admit that we are sinners who are unable to save ourselves. Our sins keep us from being in peace with God. We are headed for eternal separation—spiritual death—if God does not intervene. Accepting God's Solution : God sent His Son, Jesus, to save us. Jesus carried our sins, died on the cross...

Discovering True Peace - Episode 2: Peace Terms

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Discovering True Peace: Finding Lasting Peace:Walking in Agreement with God's Plan   Episode 2: Peace Terms Dr. Mehrban Chawla AI Generated Image: A Serene Lake   Welcome to our Discovering True Peace series, in which we will look at how to find enduring peace in the midst of life's ups and downs. We examined two kinds of peace in the previous episode. One is peace that the world offers, which is conditional and transitory. The other is God's peace, which is permanent and unshakeable even in the face of affliction. This series explores God's enduring peace. But how do we achieve this peace? Let's find out today. Remember, Jesus is the Prince of Peace. Having Jesus in your life means having peace. How do we keep Jesus with us at all times in order to have enduring peace? The solution is simple: walk in agreement with Him. In Amos 3:3, the Bible asks, "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?" To walk in agreement with Jesus, we must first comprehend H...