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1 Happy Are The Harmonious
Matthew 5:9; Psalm 131:1-3

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3 Types of Road Rage Purposefully tailgating: 51% Yelling at another driver: 47% Honking to show annoyance or anger: 45% Making angry gestures: 33% Trying to block another vehicle from changing lanes: 24%

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5 Imagine there’s no heaven, It’s easy if you try, No hell below us,
Imagine there’s no heaven, It’s easy if you try, No hell below us, Above us only sky, Imagine all the people Living for today… Imagine there’s no countries, It isn’t hard to do, Nothing to kill or die for, No religion too, Living life in peace…

6 Imagine no possessions, I wonder if you can,
No need for greed or hunger, A brotherhood of man, Imagine all the people Sharing all the world… You may say I’m a dreamer, But I’m not the only one, I hope some day you’ll join us, And the world will live as one.

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8 Obama and Netanyahu

9 Threefold nature of peace: Peace with God Peace within ourselves
Peace with others Jerry Bridges, The Fruitful Life

10 DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. When have you found yourself in the role of peacemaker?

11 DISCUSSION GUIDE 2. List some examples in our world that are hurting peace and harmony.

12 DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. What are the characteristics of a person who is a peacemaker?

13 DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. How can a Christ-follower live in peace even when his/her life is in turmoil and full of persecution? (Matthew 5:11-16) A Christ-follower can live in peace because he/she knows that there is nothing the world can do to separate him/her from the love of Christ.

14 DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. Why would peacemakers be recognized as “Children of God”? Because a peacemaker in any and all situations gives evidence of a Holy Spirit filled life.

15 DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. What could be potential costs for being a peacemaker?

16 DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. Outline the prescription for peace in (Psalm 131:1-3) Not prideful Do not worry about things you cannot control Be calm and quiet Live in contentment Trust in the Lord

17 DISCUSSION GUIDE 8. With which of the above do you have the most difficulty?

18 DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. How can you improve in each area?

19 “Harmonious Living” Mindful IDENTIFY COMMITMENT AND CONSISTENCY COMMUNITY Magnified SPONTANEITY CELEBRATION Multiplied ACCEPTING EVANGELISTIC

20 Pray for the following…
Harmony at home Harmony in our Life Group Harmony at work Harmony in our personal lives

21 6 Tips to Reduce Your Daily Stress and Anxiety
By Daniel Keating 1. Build Social Connections 2. Become Mindful 3. Retake Control 4. Stay Physically Active 5. Avoid the Alcohol and “Comfort Food” Traps 6. Forget “Magic Bullets”


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