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When we think of a king and what he would be like, we may think of a tyrant or someone to be feared, but that isn't the king we serve. His is a different kind of kingship, one that is easy to give our allegiance to.

In one of the Bible's hard sayings, Jesus separates people into groups ( the sheep and the goats) and determines their ultimate destiny by their actions. How does he differentiate? Can we be sure of which group we will be in?

After giving our hearts to Christ, we sometimes find it difficult to honor him with our behavior. We want to do what pleases him but are unable to or give in to our flesh. Do you struggle to please God with your life? It can be done!

When we come to Christ, our desire to know what He wants us to do is paramount. But how do we know? Is it just do this and don't do that, or is there something else? Jesus asks us to die to this life but why?

Having clear instructions can be a tremendous advantage when we try to do any task. But what about when we've been born again? Where do we find instruction to continue on with Christ?

When we look at ourselves, sometimes it's hard to believe that God could do anything through us, and that is also how many of the people God used in history probably felt as well. How God used the people from the past is the same way He can use you.

On a long road trip, you often hear, " Are we there yet?" But the thing we miss is the journey itself is part of getting to the destination. The journey to peace is no different; you can't get there without the journey.

It can be challenging to understand why we don't receive an answer to our prayers. Is God mad at me? Have I done something wrong, or is He just indifferent? The apostle Paul gives us a clearer understanding of how God responds to our prayers in the letter to the Philippians.

On our journey to peace, there have been many exits, and one of the most vital is "thanksgiving". When we look back and see the works that have been done by God, we can be thankful, and it is a vital aspect of bringing peace into our lives.

When on a road trip, having a map will guide you step by step to your destination. Much like the apostle Paul gives us a sure road map to peace. Are you lacking peace?

When traveling to any destination, you must know the correct exit from the highway. Understanding how to reach the peace that God wants for you, you must also take the exits on that journey.

In our relationship with God, prayer is how we communicate, and when we have pain or sorrow, it can bring us to an even deeper prayer life. That's what supplication is. Have you entered into this aspect of prayer?

Our society puts a great deal of emphasis on what's popular, but Jesus wasn't like that. He will go out of His way just for you, no matter your position or importance.