Give it up!

How many of us struggle daily with the seemingly overwhelming burdens we place on ourselves in the form of worry, anxiety and Fear?

How many of us continually pile problem atop issue atop worry atop fear and carry this gigantic weight of problems around on our shoulders every single day??

How do we handle these issues?

Usually we do 1 of 2 things:

1. We ignore them and hope they go away. We simply stick our heads in the sand like the proverbial ostrich and hope when we peek back out at reality that the problems will have simply disappeared.

Or we:

2. Allow the enormous weight of our issues to force us into attacking them one by one - using our own frame of reference of reality as a guide.

We should know from past experience that neither one of these actions or inactions deliver the results we seek - which is Peace and Joy!

So - what can we do to reach that goal??

It is simple - Just Give it Up!!

Give up your problems, fears, worries, and anxieties to the Holy Spirit!!

You may ask as I certainly did - "What does that mean exactly??"

It means that all of our efforts to gain peace and remove fear fail when we try to do it ourselves! We cannot do it alone!!

Why do we think that after so many tries to remove this Fear on our own, with our own perspective and limited knowledge, that simply doing the same thing repeatedly will yield different results?

Afterall - that is the definition of "insanity" - is it not?

Try this tonight -- either lying in bed prior to falling asleep or find a quiet spot without any interruptions. Summon to your mind ALL of your current worries, fears, concerns, troubles, problems, etc. Be specific - really feel the fear and worry that these thoughts bring to your awareness.

Then simply "Give Them Up" to the Holy Spirit!

That is right - Ask the Holy Spirit to assume these issues for you!

Turn them all over to Him and allow Him to take care of them for you!!

Literally say to Him "Holy Spirit, Please take these fears and worries from me and deliver me Peace - I trust in your guidance"

Say it numerous times if you must although only one invitation to Him is necessary!

I guarantee that after sincerely turning over all of your worries and fears to Him, you will have the most peaceful sleep you ever have experienced and wake in a state of peace!

Just Give it Up! He is waiting for your invite! It will not happen unless you open it up to Him!

I would love to hear of your results on the comments section...!!

Try it tonight - It works and what do you have to lose trying it?

God Bless!
DF

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3 Proven Steps to "Dig You Out" and Heal in no time...

We are all susceptible to that creep of despair, uncertainty, anxiety, fear and worry no matter how strong we fashion ourselves to be.

Even more frustrating is the fact that we can feel absolutely invincible - on top of the world one week (or day) - only to find ourselves in the throes of doubting and anxiety the very next!!

It can be maddening indeed! At least until we get more consistent with our "mind work" and our "Mental Aces in the Hole" (MAITHs).

Well - critical to avoiding this trap and shortening the periods of time between the peaks and valleys of our moods and attitudes is the ability to "snap back" or "dig out" of the trough!

This can be done relatively easily but it takes some practice before it becomes second-hand!

Here are some tips on mastering this important catalyst:

1. Ask the Holy Spirit for Guidance! The Holy Spirit is at our disposal for guidance and assistance in achieving Joy and Peace! This is His only mission, objective and goal! The only "catch" is that WE have to invite Him! He will not impose Himself on us but once we ask - He will DELIVER. Therefore, take the time daily to ask for guidance, invite Him into your life and hand over all your fears, worries, and anxieties to Him! It NEVER fails.

2. Shift focus from what YOU want and need to helping out another person in need!! Seek out those who are suffering, confused, or facing a battle of their own! You will b e shocked how quickly YOU feel better helping someone else with their own struggles! Like inviting the Holy Spirit to handle your problems and reveal the Joy and Peace we all have waiting for us, this is also foolproof - and there is never a shortage of people in need of your support, smile, shoulder to lean on, or kind words!!

3. Focus on the NEXT Thing to come - not on your current situation! The surest way to stay stuck and mired in your present strife is to remain focused on it! Stop right now and close your eyes! Forget about your financial woes, your lack of whatever you want or need, and instead picture what you WANT!! What would make you happy right now if it were to be your present state? What do you WANT to become, do, visit, etc?? Focus on how that future state of joy and peace make you feel! Amazingly different than you felt 5 minutes ago I bet!

I know- I do it constantly! And it works wonders!!

Now take that future state of joy and peace you can almost taste and apply a PLAN to getting there! ATTRACT people and circumstances into your life by remaining faithful and positive on what it is you WANT - not where you are now!!

If you do these 3 steps you will be amazed at how great your life will become, how much more fulfilling life will be - and how quickly Peace, love, happiness and Joy come into your reality!

Just as the Lord has arranged it!!

Clear the clouds of illusion that your mind and ego have created and embrace Reality!!

It is waiting for you!

Stay Strong!

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To Have All, Give All....

None of us can do anything worthwhile alone! Whether we recognize it or not, We all need each other to reach Peace and Joy!

We are all tied together as Brothers and Sisters with One Father and we cannot reach our Goal of Peace and Joy without helping our Brothers and Sisters get there as well!

So often we get so mired in our own little worlds, our own dramas and problems that we close ourselves off from the rest of the World!

We make our own trials and tribulations the centerpiece of our existence and remain so focused on these things that we miss the Big Picture!

Think about it - when our earthly bodies are dead and buried, or in those last few moments of our earthly lives before we pass to the Father's Kingdom - is there any real thought of a mortgage payment, a car payment, credit card bills, job, career or work worries?

No - of course not! All these things that consume our daily thoughts and create endless worry, anxiety, and pain for us and everyone around us WILL PASS!!

They really do not matter in the Grand Scheme of things and even though they are a fact of life, we cannot let these things overwhelm our lives!

Give All to Get All is a simple concept. Shift all of your focus from your problems and ceaseless worry to HELPING someone else with THEIR problems and issues!

There is no more of a sure thing to jolt you out of worry and fear than to set your mind, heart and soul to HELP mode and reach out to a Brother or Sister in need of comfort, a laugh, a smile, an ear, or a shoulder to lean on as they fight their daily battles!!

Give ALL to get all! It works wonders and puts things into perspective!!!

Try it today - and you will be amazed at how great you will feel - regardless of your current state of mind!

Stay Strong!!

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We shall see...

No matter how Strong we are, NONE of us are immune to periodic lulls in Joy, pockets of doubt, moments of sadness and despair, or bouts with melancholy, despondency, or depression at some points in our existence.

The difference between those who Stay Strong and those who spiral deeper and deeper into the Darkness is really one of controlling your thoughts and focus!

Sounds simple - I know - but it takes real effort and it can mean the difference between rebounding back to the positive state of Joy - or sinking deeper into the sands of negativity, doubt, and despair!

We must understand that no matter what we encounter in our lives, no matter what life throws at us - nothing is permanent!

Nothing - both good or bad - that happens to us will stay in that state!

Do not be too quick to judge life's events as they can, and will, change very quickly and make you look at the past events differently!

So when times are tough, the tendency is to say - "Woe is me- this event is absolutely terrible and a horrible thing".

Hold on! We do not know at that point WHAT the event means in our life! Only the passing of time and subsequent events will truly teach us exactly what the event meant to us in the long journey of twists and turns that comprise our lives!

So do not despair after a break-up, a divorce, a loss of a loved one, a loss of a job, etc!

It will pass and the next event will shed more light on why it occurred - and perhaps show it in a positive light in the grand scheme of things!!!

Do not get caught up in the moment in time - but instead give the event time to pass and see what it really means!

Put your faith in the positive - believe and keep hope alive and close in your hearts and minds!

Avoid judging events as "terrible" as you never know what the next event to unfold will transform that past incident into!!

I will leave you with a wonderful story and nice illustration of this point -- enjoy and remember this as it will serve to assuage many heartaches and much pain!

Stay Strong!

Anonymous---

Once upon a time, there was a farmer in the central region of China. He didn't have a lot of money and, instead of a tractor, he used an old horse to plow his field.

This horse was his only tool and his source of income.

One afternoon, while working in the field, the horse dropped dead.

Everyone in the village said, "Oh, what a horrible thing to happen."

The farmer said simply, "We'll see."
He was so at peace and so calm, that everyone in the village got together and, admiring his attitude, gave him a new horse as a gift.

Everyone's reaction now was, "What a lucky man."

And the farmer said, "We'll see."

A couple days later, the new horse jumped a fence and ran away. Everyone in the village shook their heads and said, "What a poor fellow!"

The farmer smiled and said, "We'll see."

Eventually, the horse found his way home with 7 other horses for the farmer!,

Everyone again said, "What a fortunate man."

The farmer said, "We'll see."

Later in the year, the farmer's young boy who was responsible for breaking and training the horses went out riding on the horse and fell and broke his leg.

Everyone in the village said, "What a shame for the poor boy and the farmer. Without the young boy to break the horses, they will not be able to make any money"

The farmer said, "We'll see."

Two days later, the army came into the village to draft new recruits for a war that was going on.

When they saw that the farmer's son had a broken leg, they decided not to recruit him.

Everyone said, "What a fortunate man. We all lost our Son's to the Army but you still have yours"

The farmer smiled again - and said

"We'll see."

Moral of the story: There's no use in overreacting to the events and circumstances of our everyday lives. Many times what looks like a setback, may actually be a gift in disguise.

And when our hearts are in the right place, all events and circumstances are gifts that we can learn valuable lessons from.

As Fra Giovanni once said:"Everything we call a trial, a sorrow, or a duty, believe me... the gift is there and the wonder of an overshadowing presence"


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Happy Birthday Fallon O'Toole McIntyre

Today we celebrate Fallon's 7th Birthday! We lost young Fallie in 2004 but she remains a gift and inspiration to everyone who knew her and witnessed her brave battle against brain cancer!!!



She was one of the most beautiful 2 year olds you would ever encounter and her courage and tenacity in her fight was truly an amazing thing to behold!! She made everyone who was blessed to know her proud!!!



We know she is in Heaven now, with her Grandparents and family - but she also REMAINS here with us daily, guiding us, assisting us, teaching us, and loving us!! She will never be gone!!

Fallon's story is not complete - there are many many more chapters left in her story and we rely on her for Faith and Strength,



Her family is the epitome of what we preach on this site!! Perseverance, Strength Courage, Faith, Hope and Belief!! They personify all we talk about here and despite their amazing strength, they NEED our prayers and help in carrying on and in keeping Beautiful Fallon's memory and Sprit alive in our hearts always!



Count your many blessings this day and please send a Birthday prayer to our Special Angel FALLON today!!!



And pray for her family and friends as well!



We love you Sweetheart and will celebrate with you one day!



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God Bless and Stay Strong all!!



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