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Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.
It's already tomorrow in Australia.
Charles Schultz
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Worry...that's a topic I'm really good
at! Since working the Twelve Steps,
however, I am beginning to see some
things about worry that, hopefully, will
soon make it a thing of the past in my
life. After all, why should I worry?
What has worry ever done for me, except
mess up my life?
I am seeing that when I am worrying
about something, I have not turned it
over to my Higher Power, and I am
continuing to act from my own
self-will. Or, I did turn it over to my
Higher Power, but didn't really trust
Him to take care of it, and so I took it
back!
I had a breakthrough, just a couple of
days ago, concerning worry. I was
concerned about a decision my husband
and I had to make and it was so far
beyond my ability to see into the future
that I gave up and prayed for
help. Somehow I let go and let
God. Suddenly a beautiful stillness and
peace came over me. I felt calmer than I
had in years ... very calm and still and
at peace. I felt completely reassured
that God was handling my "decision" and
that God was completely competent to do
so.
ONE DAY AT A TIME . . .
I abandon worry. I let go and let God,
and enjoy the serenity and peace of
trust in God.