We serve the Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) Not only do we
serve Him, but we are clothed by Him. We are to be just like Him. As children
of God and co-heirs to the promise that would mean we are to be princes of
peace as well. Peacemakers, as we are, wear the title sons of God. (Matt. 5:9)
This is all possible because of God. Peace only comes from God. (2 Thess.
3:16) We were bought and paid for by the Prince of Peace. The Prince of
Peace is our head and we are His body. Therefore, peace should come to us easily.
All of this is as God planned. We come to be able to enjoy such a wonderful
life by our faith. By faith through our Lord Jesus Christ we receive peace.
(Rom. 5:1)
“But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27). It would be best if you worked on creating in your mind mental structures for success. A study was done where two basketball teams had to shoot free throws. One group went out and shot 100 free throws with something life 30% accuracy. The second group had sat for 30 minutes and visualized making a perfect free throw 100 times. That team went out and shot 100 free throws with 75% accuracy. What is the difference? The mental structure. You can do the same. Paul said, “I discipline my body, I seek to please God.” Just like Paul, we must get in our heads what we will do to be successful in Christ. Work to create Godly mental structures. ...
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