A Prayer to Release Anxiety About the Future
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I was recently talking with a young man who was feeling sadness over the relocation of a friend and concern over a sick family member. All are expected feelings. However, his mind was amplifying the emotions, giving him anxiety and preventing him from having restful nights. Of course, counseling may help, but we talked about the immense power of God to help us in situations like this. God may or may not remove the problematic situations from our lives, as those often trigger the most personal and spiritual growth. But God can give us the grace we need to experience them while holding Jesus’ hand. I hope you find this prayer fruitful.
Be at Peace
“Be At Peace
Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life;
Rather look to them with full hope that as they arise,
God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things.
And when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
The same everlasting Father who cares for you today
Will take care of you then and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering,
Or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace,
And put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.”
In the words of St Padre Pio, Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry.
