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of striving, we should simply contact the Spirit and give place to the spontaneous working of the law of the Spirit of life within us.
Peace
The Spirit is also related to peace. The mind set upon the spirit is not only life, but peace as well. Peace is not only a matter of rest, but even more a matter of enjoyment. Without enjoyment we cannot have genuine peace. Silence without enjoyment is not peace. The Spirit is peace to us. When we contact the Spirit, we have a living and genuine peace.
Joy
Romans 14:17 says, "the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." This verse indi cates that the Spirit is related to joy. When we are in the Spirit, we are joyful, so joyful that we may shout praises to the Lord. At times we may be beside ourselves with joy, and praises may spontaneously flow out from within us.
Hope
Romans 15:13 says, "Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that