Sunday Reflection: A Menu of Fear and Fret
Although
things have radically changed in a good way at work, it’s been my reaction for
a few years to be fearful when summoned to our administration office. The
other day was no exception. In three hours, I would meet with a boss. I wasn’t
actually summoned, because I’d ask to see her, but then she replied that she
needed to talk to me, too.
After
a half hour of treating myself to a menu of fear and fret, I prayed this from
Philippians 4:5-7. “Be
anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will
guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
I
kid you not, within seconds peace sheltered me. My stomach untangle its knots.
However, I’ve not always had such a fast recovery. Depending on the encounter or crisis,
I’ve had to repeat this prayer a few times before I allowed God to wrestle my
anxiety to the ground. God said his word does not come back void, and I believe
it.
I
sought the Lord, and
he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to him are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.
This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;
he saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him,
and he delivers them.
he delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to him are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.
This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;
he saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him,
and he delivers them.
As
usual, my worrisome and pending catastrophe had absolutely no merit.
Blessings,
Teresa
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Have a blessed week.