Enjoying Peace in His Presence- Refuse to worry!

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1joseph

1joseph

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Refuse to worry! In this world there will always be something enticing you to worry. That is the nature of a fallen, fractured planet: Things are not as they should be. So the temptation to be anxious is constantly with you, trying to worm its way into your mind. The best defense is continual communication with Me, richly seasoned with thanksgiving. Awareness of My Presence fills your mind with Light and Peace, leaving no room for fear. This awareness lifts you up above your circumstances, enabling you to see problems from My perspective. Live close to Me! Together we can keep the wolves of worry at bay.
Luke 12:25-26
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

From “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young.
 
p_rehbein

p_rehbein

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Matthew6:31 .) Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 .) (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33 .) But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34 .) Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
 
Joidevivre

Joidevivre

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Everything you mentioned works for me. I would only add:

1. Avoiding people who interject "fear" into a difficult situation you are going through.
2. Surrendering to what is - "It is what it is". As we age, this becomes more and more important.
3. Read calming scripture out loud - repetitively.
 
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