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E. Stanley Jones on Practiced Peace - Wesleyan (Philippians 4:6-7)

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"Peace is not automatic—it comes through the practice of prayer with thanksgiving. We cooperate with grace by choosing gratitude over grumbling, prayer over panic. Each time anxiety rises, we respond with petition. Peace grows as the practice deepens." — E. Stanley Jones. Wesleyan: practiced peace.

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Scripture References

Philippians 4:6-7

Emotional Tone

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