*~*~Devotional for 10/12/04~*~*

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*~*~Devotional for 10/12/04~*~*
Tue, 10-12-2004 - 6:20am
 From my daily email devotional:

Today's thought is:


Serenity



When I have recognized the things I can change and have had the courage to do my footwork, I will find serenity quietly sailing into my mind.


So often what takes the place of serenity in our minds is the constant chatter of internal conflict. We have internalized the voices of our parents and other authority figures. Each time we act or make a statement that aligns us with ourselves, we are likely to set off those voices. They tell us that we are unworthy, stupid, inadequate, ill prepared, or setting ourselves up for a fall.


I work by taking one step at a time to change the things I can. When I have made a movement in a good direction and am still besieged by inner torment, I will not interpret my discomfort to mean I have taken the wrong initiative. I will look to the next piece of footwork and take strength from my relationship to a higher power. When I have done all that I can and know it is time to turn the rest over to my higher power, I will be amazed at the silence that will settle inside me. Such peace restores me.


You are reading from the book:



Daybreak by Maureen Brady


Copyright 1991 by Maureen Brady. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of the publisher.

Love & hugs, Kristina


The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.

Love & hugs, Kristina