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**Ann** · 08-19-2007, 04:33 AM

You are reading from the book Each Day a New Beginning

...to have a crisis and act upon it is one thing. To dwell in perpetual crisis is another.
--Barbara Grizzuti Harrison

Exaggerating the negative element in our lives is familiar behavior for all too many of us. But this obsession is our choice. We can stop at any moment. We can decide to let go of a situation that we can't control, turn it over to God, and be free to look ahead at the possibilities for happiness.

Perhaps we can learn to accept a serious situation in our lives as a special opportunity for growth first of all, but even more as an opportunity to let God work in our lives. We learn to trust by giving over our dilemmas to God for solutions. With patience, we will see the right outcomes, and we will more easily turn to God the next time.

Crises will lessen in number and in gravity in direct proportion to the partnership we develop with our higher power. The stronger our dependence on that power, for all answers and all directions, the greater will our comfort be in all situations.

Serenity is the gift promised when we let God handle our lives. No crisis need worry us. The solution is only a prayer away.

I will take action against every crisis confronting me - I will turn to God. Each crisis is an invitation to serenity.

From Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women by Karen Casey © 1982, 1991 by Hazelden Foundation.

**Ann** · 08-19-2007, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Serenity is the gift promised when we let God handle our lives. No crisis need worry us. The solution is only a prayer away.

It occurred to me today, that I rarely have anything I would call a crisis in my life today.

Perhaps "crisis" is not so much the event that is happening....but more MY reaction to it.

Today I no longer react. I act with prayer, faith, trust and a knowledge that I can handle whatever life hands me. I may have to change paths or learn to accept what I cannot change...but it doesn't have to be a "crisis" unless I choose to make it so.

One more thing to add to my gratitude list today, I think.

Hugs

indigo · 08-20-2007, 02:49 AM

I am in true need of this post today Ann. Thank you so very much.

08-19-2007, 04:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,213	Perpetual Crisis You are reading from the book Each Day a New Beginning ...to have a crisis and act upon it is one thing. To dwell in perpetual crisis is another. --Barbara Grizzuti Harrison Exaggerating the negative element in our lives is familiar behavior for all too many of us. But this obsession is our choice. We can stop at any moment. We can decide to let go of a situation that we can't control, turn it over to God, and be free to look ahead at the possibilities for happiness. Perhaps we can learn to accept a serious situation in our lives as a special opportunity for growth first of all, but even more as an opportunity to let God work in our lives. We learn to trust by giving over our dilemmas to God for solutions. With patience, we will see the right outcomes, and we will more easily turn to God the next time. Crises will lessen in number and in gravity in direct proportion to the partnership we develop with our higher power. The stronger our dependence on that power, for all answers and all directions, the greater will our comfort be in all situations. Serenity is the gift promised when we let God handle our lives. No crisis need worry us. The solution is only a prayer away. I will take action against every crisis confronting me - I will turn to God. Each crisis is an invitation to serenity. From Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women by Karen Casey © 1982, 1991 by Hazelden Foundation. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

08-20-2007, 02:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	I am in true need of this post today Ann. Thank you so very much. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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