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    Words of Peace for Women
    Words of Peace for Women
    Words of Peace for Women
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    Words of Peace for Women

    By Carolyn Larsen

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    When we get out of bed in the morning, we don't know what the day ahead holds. It could be routine. It could be amazing. It could be devastating. No matter what each day holds, one of the biggest influences on the direction our days take is our own attitude. We can live in fear, worry, and anxiety, or we can choose to live with purpose, trusting God in every circumstance.

    Compact and concise, Carolyn Larsen's Words of Courage for Women and Words of Peace for Women each offer you 90 inspiring devotional readings that will help you remember God's presence in your days and see your world from a positive perspective. These short, to-the-point readings illuminate God's promises and show you just how they apply to your everyday life. Beautifully designed, these devotionals are the perfect gift for a friend--and for yourself.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBaker Publishing Group
    Release dateMar 17, 2020
    ISBN9781493421237
    Words of Peace for Women
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    Carolyn Larsen

    Carolyn Larsen is the bestselling author of more than 50 books for children and adults. She has been a speaker for women's events and classes around the world, bringing scriptural messages filled with humor and tenderness.

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      Words of Peace for Women - Carolyn Larsen

      © 2020 by Carolyn Larsen

      Published by Revell

      a division of Baker Publishing Group

      PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287

      www.revellbooks.com

      Ebook edition created 2020

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

      ISBN 978-1-4934-2123-7

      Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com. The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

      Contents

      Cover

      Half Title Page

      Title Page

      Copyright Page

      1. The Source of Peace Is Jesus

      2. Representing Jesus

      3. Strong Roots

      4. Take the First Step

      5. Thief of Peace

      6. Peace in Submission

      7. Heart Focus

      8. Peaceful Nights

      9. Teamwork

      10. No Revenge

      11. Don’t Hold On to the Past

      12. Forgiving Others

      13. Peace versus Envy

      14. The Thief Called Pre-worry

      15. Your Heart’s Treasure

      16. The Hiding Place

      17. The Gift of the Spirit

      18. Fretting over Evil

      19. The Family of God

      20. Slow Down

      21. Your Heart’s Throne

      22. Do Your Best

      23. Rest for Your Soul

      24. God’s Free Gift

      25. Leaving the Ninety-Nine

      26. God’s Ways

      27. You’re the Guest of Honor

      28. Keeping Good Company

      29. Obedient Trust

      30. Seeking Peace

      31. Jesus Knows

      32. Never Give Up

      33. Your Future Is Planned

      34. Jesus’s Touch

      35. Daily Choices

      36. God’s Whisper

      37. Forgive Yourself

      38. Stay Close to God

      39. Sharing Life

      40. The Struggle for Peace

      41. Believe God’s Love

      42. Mind Control

      43. Living in Community

      44. Courageous Faith

      45. Glorifying God

      46. Loving Others

      47. Peaceful Words

      48. Lessons from Discipline

      49. Be Thankful

      50. The Battle for Your Heart

      51. Cherish Obedience

      52. Staying Strong

      53. No More Fear

      54. Self-Talk

      55. Heart of Kindness

      56. Security

      57. Danger of Pride

      58. The Privilege of Prayer

      59. Singing Praise

      60. Memorizing God’s Word

      61. Life Experiences

      62. Stop Looking Back

      63. Your Secret Weapon

      64. God and . . .

      65. Real Peace

      66. What Is Peace?

      67. The Good Shepherd

      68. True Relationship

      69. Fighting Temptation

      70. You’re Not Perfect

      71. Scary Requests

      72. Uniquely Gifted

      73. Connected to the Vine

      74. God Is Good

      75. Friend or Acquaintance?

      76. The Things of the World

      77. Active Faith

      78. Doing Your Part

      79. Think Positive Thoughts

      80. Stopping the Free Fall

      81. Time-Out

      82. No Yo-Yo Faith

      83. Spirit Guided

      84. New Creation

      85. Believe Jesus

      86. The Plan

      87. Think Before You Speak

      88. Helping One Another

      89. Hope in the Lord

      90. Time to Move

      About the Author

      Back Ads

      Back Cover

      1

      The Source of Peace Is Jesus

      I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

      JOHN 16:33

      Peace is something everyone wants but most people find difficult to achieve. The reality is that life pulls away from and pushes against peace. Relationship trials, world situations, and even personal self-talk make peace a fleeting thing.

      True, long-lasting peace comes from only one Source—Jesus. Think about what he says in this verse from John. He taught his followers about God and about his own work because if they could understand and believe his words, they could have peace.

      You will have troubles in this world. That’s a fact. Some will be big and overwhelming. Some will be daily annoyances. Both will disrupt your peace. However, keeping your heart focused on Jesus and knowing that he sees the big picture of your life and where things are going will alleviate your stress. There is no problem so big that he cannot handle it. No person is so powerful that he cannot overcome them. Jesus loves you more than you can comprehend. He knows what you’re going through. He knows what’s coming. He has it under control. Just trust him.

      2

      Representing Jesus

      Blessed are the peacemakers,

      for they will be called children of God.

      MATTHEW 5:9

      How do you see the line between taking a stand for the truths that define your beliefs and living in peace with others? The world is more defined than ever by different opinions. Biblical standards have become unpopular and divisive. Social media has provided a platform for ugly arguments to erupt. Is it important for you, as a believer in Jesus Christ, to be a peacemaker? If it is important, do you do that by keeping quiet or by joining the heated discussions, or are you somewhere in the middle? What’s your guiding force?

      Jesus says peacemakers are truly the children of God—what an honor to be called that! There is a way to stand up for biblical truths and be loving and kind at the same time. It’s unlikely that a person will ever be argued into agreement, so why bother with that? Instead, speaking with respect, kindness, and love shows more of a likeness to Jesus and provides a pathway for a peaceful, intelligent discussion. Remember who you’re representing and that Jesus called peacemakers the children of God. Ask for his help to stand firm while you represent him with love and kindness.

      3

      Strong Roots

      But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD,

      whose confidence is in him.

      They will be like a tree planted by the water

      that sends out its roots by the stream.

      It does not fear when heat comes;

      its leaves are always green.

      It has no worries in a year of drought

      and never fails to bear fruit.

      JEREMIAH 17:7–8

      Some situations in life not only steal your peace but also sap the energy out of your soul, or so it feels. For example, if you are in a bad relationship, whether it’s a marriage, a friendship, a sibling relationship, or a parent-child relationship, the dailiness of dealing with those struggles is draining. Strength runs out. Hope of the relationship ever being better disappears. Peace is gone.

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