Stress is a major concern facing most of us today. We have so many things coming at us every day, all day long. In addition anxiety is building up for most of us because of our nation's economic woes. Fear is building as more and more people worry about what will happen next.
What can you do? For me my Faith in God will help me get though these difficult times. Over and over God has been there with me as I have faced difficulties. Remembering how God has gotten me through past difficulties I can count on him to be there now and in the future. So by taking time to reflect on past experiences and on Scripture gives me Faith and Hope God will be with me now.
Meditation, prayer and relaxation techniques can be combined to help us become aware of the presence of God. Take a few minutes to reflect on a passage of scripture. Find a quite place, close your eyes and let your body relax, gently tighten and relax your muscles. In your mind picture a pleasant relaxing place or experience. For me I like to go back to a time when I was in a small sail boat, all alone on a beautiful mountain lake and the water was crystal clear. The temperature was perfect and there was a gentle breeze. Then I picture dropping my worries over the side of the boat and watching them sink into the depths of the water. Then I lie back in the boat and have a conversation with God. Being aware of the need to listen to God.
One of my favorite books on the subject of meditation is Jon Kabat-Zinn's: Wherever You Go There You Are.
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