January 19, 2025

Pastor Joe Cameneti Sr.

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John 14:27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” Living Bible  

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You Can Have Peace in the Middle of Conflict 

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Long-term physical effects of stress:  

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75 to 90% of all doctor's office visits are for stress-related ailments, Mayo Clinic Study  

Destroys and weakens our immune systems, Carnegie Mellon University Study

Increased risk of all Chronic Diseases, Pennsylvania State University Study 

Raises Stroke Risks, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry

27% higher risk of heart attacks, Columbia University Study

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We Choose Peace when We’re Convinced God is ALWAYS With Us to Help Us   

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Psalm 57:2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me. New Living Translation  

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Psalm 57:3 He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness. New Living Translation  

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Isaiah 41:10 ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ New American Standard Bible

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Hebrews 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” New King James Version 

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We Choose Peace when We Understand How To Release the Gift of Peace  

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Embrace

Release

Ask 

Seek

Enjoy

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Embrace Hope

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Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? New International Version  

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Release Worries 

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1 Peter 5:7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. New Living Translation  

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Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. New International Version  

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Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. New International Version

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Ask For Grace 

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Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. New International Version

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Seek Direction 

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Proverbs 3:5 Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. 6 In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. Amplified Bible CE

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Enjoy God

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Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! New International Version  

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Erasing Worries and Walking in Peace Daily

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Embrace Hope (Romans 8:31)

Release Worries (Philippians 4:6-7)

Ask For Grace (Hebrews 4:15-16)

Seek Direction (Proverbs 4:15-16)

Enjoy God (Philippians 4:4, Nehemiah 8:10)