To Worry or Not to Worry—The Choice Is Yours
In Summary: There is no situation that worry will alter. Worrying does not remove future challenges—it merely drains us of our inner peace today.
Each day, whether we are aware of it or not, we make a choice that directly affects our happiness quotient. We can choose to allow worry and stress to take control or we can live in faith, allowing God’s presence to guide us.
There is no situation that worry will alter. Worrying does not remove future challenges—it merely drains us of our inner peace today. When we live a life of faith, we live in “the now,” accepting every moment as a sacred, precious gift, which in turn allows joy, peace, and happiness to fill our thoughts.
Then how do we get to that point? We do so by using prayer and meditation to move from worrier to warrior—ready to live courageously and confidently. To help you live in the now, try using this simple Five-Step Prayer Process:
1. Relax. Close your eyes. Relax, breathe deeply, and let go of outer concerns.
2. Concentrate. Quiet your mind. Begin to focus your thoughts on the spirit of God within you.
3. Meditate. With an open mind and a receptive heart, feel the peace of God’s presence. “Be still, and know that I am God!” (Psalm 46:10)
4. Embrace the Silence. In the silence of your soul, know that you are one with God. Allow this realization to permeate your being.
5. Give Thanks. Thank God for the gift of life, for all that you have, and for all his precious creations.
So why worry? Life is moving forward and so should we. The answer to today’s peace is the same as it will be tomorrow and the next day and the next: a greater connection with the Divine Presence within that moves in us, through us, and as us.
Source: Daily Word