don’t necessarily lead to peace. At
least not immediately. And certainly
not just by reading through the verses
once or saying a quick prayer for
peace. It can take much more time
and effort than that. Despite tough
circumstances, we can embrace
and take in the truth found in God’s
Word with an intentional deepening
trust that peace can come and only
comes through Jesus. Knowing this
deep within us can help us relax our
minds and bodies enough to actually
be at peace.
I love this quote from Corrie Ten
Boom: “Worry does not empty
tomorrow of its worry; it empties
today of its strength.” While it is tough
to stop worrying, it is possible to take
control of our thoughts and fears.
Journaling, using guided imagery,
and allowing Jesus to be your
peace are just three ways you can
overcome your nagging worry, and
get the restful sleep you’ve been
longing for.
Laurel Shaler, PhD, is a professor at
Liberty University and a speaker on
faith and emotional well-being. A
national certified counselor and
social worker, Dr. Shaler is a former
psychotherapist for the Department
of Veterans Affairs, where she
specialized in treating trauma.
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