We live in tense, anxious times. Stress-related illnesses have reached epidemic proportions. Nightly news reports give vivid details of the latest power struggles, illicit drug deals, hostage takings and suicides. How can we know the peace of God when the world seems to be falling to pieces? GROUP DISCUSSION. Imagine an anxiety scale numbered 1–10 (1 = very peaceful; 10 = very anxious). How would you rate your life on this scale? Explain. PERSONAL REFLECTION. Talk to God about
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