Peace & Joy

In this episode of Let’s Talk: Truth in Love, we explore two of the most precious blessings God desires for us to experience right now—peace and joy. While many Christians believe these are rewards reserved for Heaven, Scripture tells a different story: they are gifts of the Kingdom, available to us today through the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17).Why, then, do so many believers live without them—troubled by anxiety, stress, and frustration like the rest of the world? We dig deep into this disconnect, unpacking the biblical meanings of peace (shalom) and joy (chara), and discovering how they are rooted in our relationship with the Prince of Peace and the joy of the Lord.Join us as we explore four essential keys to walking in true peace and joy on earth:Fixing our eyes on Jesus—the source of peace that passes understanding and joy that overflows;Knowing who we are in Christ—children of the Kingdom with an eternal inheritance;Living by the Spirit—who dwells in us, empowering us daily;And focusing on God’s righteousness—not our performance, but His grace.This conversation will encourage you to step into a lifestyle of confident trust and lasting gladness, no matter your circumstances.Looking for more? Dive deeper into the truth in love with these three insightful books:• Moon in the Darkness • Be with Jesus, Be like Jesus, Be for Jesus • Christ in Us is the Hope of GloryThese books are available online. To learn more, visit https://friendsofthekingministries.org/, where you can also read columns written for the Kingsport Times-News over the last eighteen years.God bless, and we look forward to having you join us for the next episode.