Gage Canadian Dictionary defines peace as freedom from war or strife of any kind; quiet, order, security, calm, still, in a state of quietness, peaceful, free of turmoil or commotion or conflict, quiet, calm serene; a state of deep inner quiet, release or freedom from everything that disturbs, contentment, peacefulness and calmness that is above all disturbance, serene.
In Philippians 4:12, Paul said he learned to be content. We can even practice speaking gently, and through the Holy Spirit, controlling our emotions.
Philippians 4:8 tells us to think on things that are good and right and pure and lovely. Be careful what you put into your mind. Don't dwell in past regrets and offence. Read the Bible and dwell on Scripture that gives encouragement. Do not listen to or watch programs that are not pleasing to God. Isaiah 26:3 God will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Him because he trusts in Him.
Romans 14:17, For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink but righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Galatians 5:22 the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith. 2 Timothy 2:24 and the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.
John 16:33, these things I have spoken unto you that in Me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
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