Send us a textHow to live a Life of Peace“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”  Matthew 11:28-30MSGMoses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone… “If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace.”  Exodus 18:23 (ESV)5 Ways to Increase our Capacity.1. Allow our bodies and minds to recover.There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest.  Hebrews 4:9-11 (NIV)2.Know who we are.Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load. Galatians 6:4-5 (NIV)3. Know what we were created to do.Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election.  For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:10-11 (NIV)4. Get support from others.Elijah was afraid and ran for his life… “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”  Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep.  1 Kings 19:3-55. We need God helping us.I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.  Psalm 4:8 (NIV)The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 (NIV)Discussion questions:In what areas do you feel the most stress?Describe how ignoring God’s principles can cause most of our stress?Which of the 5 areas resonates most with you as a way of increasing your capacity for Peace?What are some things we need to eliminate in our lives that speak lies about who we are?What are practical ways we can learn about who God says we are?Thank you for listening to the Relate Community Church podcast! Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If today’s message spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave us a review to help spread the word. To learn more about Relate Community Church, visit us at www.relatecommunity.com. You are always welcome here, and remember—you are loved

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