Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Worrying

This morning I found myself being concerned for those in my life who appear to be struggling with illness, grief, resentment and hurt. I was worrying and wondering and concerned for them.

The root meaning of "worry" is to strangle.
To worry is to contract and squeeze out potential creative and constructive thinking.
To worry is a primary way many people have learned to show their love.
To worry is often seen as being "all we can do to show we care."
Worry is a bi-product of fear.
Fear generates more fear.
Worrying is and easy habit of mind to learn and practice.

Spiritual or metaphysical truths:
What we focus on, increases and expands.
What we perceive in others, we strengthen in ourselves.

With the habit of worrying:
We can become consumed with worry.
We can increase the individual's worry and concern for themselves.
We can become a worrisome and fearful person.
We can teach others there is something real to fear and worry about.

When I catch myself "worrying", I ask "What can I do?"
I know it does no good to be concerned.
So I ask if there is some good I can do which will be helpful and ease the dis-ease and distress.
I do what I am called to do immediately, so I send no more scared, negative and toxic thoughts.
I forgive myself for worrying.
I release my pictures of the problem, the pain, the disaster.
I envision the highest outcome.
I appreciate all those who are supporting, serving and helping.
I let go and give it all to God.
I imagine those involved feeling loved and peace.
And I offer my blessing.
I bless the person, the situation, myself and all those involved.
I trust everyone is learning and growing, healing and helping to the best of their ability.
I reassure myself that all is well.

Blessing us all now with the highest and best I know,
Betty Lue

Below is a beautiful healing prayer I share with you.

Prayer For A Loved One

I will not worry, fret or be unhappy over you.
I will not be anxious concerning you.
I will not be afraid for you.
I will not give up on you.
I will not blame, criticize or condemn you.
I will remember first, last and always that you are God’s child, that you have His Spirit in you.
I will trust this Spirit to take care of you, to be a light to your path, to provide for your needs.
I will think of you as always being surrounded by God’s loving Presence, enfolded in His protecting care, as kept safe and secure in Him.
I will be patient with you.
I will have confidence in you.
I will stand by you in faith, and bless you in my prayers, knowing that you are growing, knowing that you are finding the help you need, the love you need, the healing you need, the financial freedom you need.
I have only good feelings in my heart about you.
I am willing to let you live your life as you see fit.
Your way may not be my way, but I will trust the Spirit of God in you to show you the way of your highest Good.
God loves you and I love you!
I have confidence in you and I believe in you!!
(author unknown)