The beauty of serene places, birds twittering, streams rolling by gurgling, a bit o wind wafting through the trees, are the elements for having a quiet spirit. some how our inner self begins to be in harmony with the peace of God's creation. I know there are places that are terrifying, volcanoes, the south pole (Antarctica is in trusting god and placing our life in His hands that allows us to be at peace. A quiet spirit, comes when we surrender our life to god and trust Him totally.
Worry changes nothing nor does anxiety, being anxious, is a sign we are attempting to live by our own power and in our actions alone.
Have the trust of a baby. No matter where they are or what is happening, they are able to sleep peacefully and without concern. COLIC being non existent of course. I do not like flying. When I see the peaceful sleep of a baby on an airplane, I turn to God immediately with the trust of a child to a loving Father.
Sorry! I thought I proof read the above posting. Evidently not.
god = God (twice)
and I dropped a line in there somewhere.
No matter.
God help us in our day, ...
Where we are weak give us strength, where we have not ... give to us, where we are not ... make us, where we know not teach us, ... in Jesus name, amen
Happy Thursday, Geologist.
Always nice to see you here.
Have a beautiful day.
Amen! And thank you, geologist, for your words.