Worrying about Worry - Prayer is the Answer

I had planned to write about something else today, but for some reason, "worry" and "prayer" kept coming back to my mind. Then I saw an email from Guideposts. I have signed for a few of their regular inspirational emails. I have always loved Norman Vincent Peale's attitude.

Today, one verse in their Power of Prayer email caught my eye:
Let not your heart be troubled. John 14:1

I clicked a link in that email and was led to a page that I have to share with you. I'm sure that on this page, each of you will find at least one thought to help you through whatever troubles you are currently worried about.

Mostly, I wrote this one for me, too, today. Our household might finally be on a smoother financial path, but the way is still rocky and I stumble and fall when I worry. I do have faith, but I also fret.

When I worry, I freeze and then I get nothing accomplished. Prayer is my answer, my solution. When I pray, I am taking action. Whether my prayer is answered in the way I hope, or whether God just tells me to relax while he works on the issue, at least I have moved along. Moving along is what I am aiming for.

Dearest Lord, thank you for all the people in the world who, like me, believe in you and trust in you. Together, we prove that there is hope in our world and hope for our world. Meanwhile, help me to remember that I am not alone in my troubles and that mine are not the worst. Bless us all, those who believe in you, and especially those who do not.