far too many do not enjoy it. The peace of God flows from a full, unhindered fellowship with Him who is our peace.
Here is a simple formula from the Bible for enjoying the peace of God:
Psalm 37:1–5 tells us:
1. Do not fret (verse 1)
2. Trust in the Lord (verse 3)
3. Delight yourself in the Lord (verse 4)
Philippians 4:6–7 tells us:
1. Be anxious for nothing (verse 6)
2. Be prayerful in everything (verse 6)
3. Be thankful for anything (verse 6)
4. And you will have peace (verse 7)
Helping Strategy For the Non-Christian:
1. Explain "Steps to Peace with God," page 11.
2. Encourage the caller to take a firm stand for Christ and to get into the Bible by reading and studying it daily. Offer to send Living in Christ.
3. Encourage becoming involved in a Bible-teaching church for fellowship, worship, Bible study, and prayer.
4. Pray with the inquirer that the peace of God may be generously experienced. For the Christian:
Probe gently for unconfessed sin, worry, or emotional problems. Then:
1. Encourage confessing any known sin, wrong, irritation, anger, or bitterness that might be blocking a full experience of the peace of God.
2. Share thoughts from the "Background" on the peace of God.
3. Suggest developing a daily devotional life as a means of "delighting in the Lord" and experiencing His peace. The person should:
A. Read and study the Bible daily. Offer to send Living in Christ.