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That Place of Familiarity

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We are not strangers. I am intimately familiar with you, and I know your every thought, wish, and ache. You know Me, too. Deep inside, you know to trust Me and you strive to be more like Me. Talk to Me from that place of deep familiarity today. Bring Me into your decisions, actions, and conversations. Look at Me when things get resolved or when they turn out well. Acknowledge that I am a part of all Good things. Trust Me even with the tensions, hurts, and disappointments, for I am with you as you experience them. I am that familiar God who truly cares and heals.

#Godsees; #trustinGod; #neveralone; #nomoreanxiety

Not In Your Hands

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I need you. I need you to be well, too. Pull in the reins and remember that I reign. I am fully in charge of your life. Abide in Me as you have been. I want your inner peace and to show you treasures not of this world. Your trust and learning that it is not in your own hands to resolve can bring inner peace and calm. Your faith can be a great example to others, too. Where you are is nowhere near “desperate”, and I won’t even let you get close to that. You will survive whatever storm is coming your way, using confidence and My vision. Work hard, but also release your work to Me so you can relax. My gift to you will be a deep well of inner peace.

#trustinGod; #findpeace; #nomoreanxiety; #youwillsurvivethis

What Am I Supposed To Do?

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Many people frantically say, “I don’t hear the call! I don’t get it – what am I supposed to do?!” They don’t recognize that My call may simply be to attend to the tasks before you today with willingness and love. When you feel a nudge to call and check in on someone, or to stop what you are doing and really listen to someone interrupting you, or to respond to a small distraction – these may be My plans just as much as some big, idyllic life change. Not all of My calls require remarkable outcomes or noteworthy events. Learn to listen with your heart. As you let compassion and love rule the day, this will resonate in your soul calling you to the true lifestyle I created for you to live.

#lovewins; #bekind; #showcompassion; #listenwithyourheart

Calming Interventions

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I bring cooler air in the morning and birdsong to sing to you. You are My beloved. This simple truth and these calming interventions can be enough to fuel you to start your day at ease and prepared for delight. Listen for and acknowledge My Presence in the morning light, and be refreshed and renewed.

#calm; #youareloved; #nomoreanxiety; #Godishere

Picture the Best-Case Scenario

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Sometimes you are uneasy inside, even without a reason. That general sense of anxiety and worry merely stems from old habits. In the past, you had to feel prepared for many unknowns on high alert because the people you were with or experiences you were in felt unsafe. I am and have always been your rock of safety and your shelter from the storm. Even now, I pull you out of anxious places and show you people and places with healthy support. Look to Me as you develop new habits of calm and ease. You needn’t worry about things that most likely will never happen. Picture the best-case scenario today and watch as I help make it unfold.

#bestcasescenario; #shelterfromthestorm; #nomoreanxiety; #becalm

Take Breaks From Thinking Too Much

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Be wary of things that fill your mind with needless worry. Instead, take intentional breaks from thinking too much. Get up, soak in the views I place in your presence. Notice the beauty, the stillness, and color or sounds. Focus on whatever seems to catch your eye, and acknowledge My companionship in whatever you experience. Remind yourself that you are Mine. In momentary breaks like this I will bless you with the peace of mind you crave.

#mindfulness; #nomoreanxiety; #takeabreak; #Godiswithyou

The Ideas Will Come

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Be patient; the ideas will come. I love to feed your thoughts with new things – GOOD things. I Am the Great Creator, designing and weaving images and messages to inspire all around…just listen for them. When it is the right time, I will provide you with all you need to concentrate on and do. Trust Me all the while, even in the waiting, for I am trustworthy and will come through.

#creativity; #listen; #trustGod

Build Calmness Into Your Day

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You don’t have to be so rushed. There are ways to build calmness into your day, and into your head and heart. Choose to sit still, closing your eyes if you can, and concentrate on slow, deep breathing. Notice the Light pouring into your eyes, even through closed lids. Repel thoughts of tasks waiting to be done, deflecting them out of your mind intentionally as you seek My calming Presence. Soak it in. Repeat these mantras until My truth settles in: All is well. I am yours. Hear My voice.

#keepcalmandcarryon; #nomoreanxiety; #hitthepausebutton; #alliswell

Aim for What is Doable

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I am a reassuring God. I often see you pushing yourself, striving for that unattainable perfection and trying to be the most thoughtful, capable person who is always on top of everything. Allow Me to bless you with full acceptance of your efforts; I deem them to truly be enough. Yes, I want you to be kind, loving and thoughtful and to use your talents well, but not at the expense of beating yourself up with unrealistic expectations. My bar for you is no higher than what you can comfortably and reasonably accomplish today, – no more and no less. Aim for what is doable and leave the rest for Me to attend. Accept My fully pleased response to you, which never has to be earned. I give it freely.

#youareenough; #nomoreanxiety; #beyourself;

Let Today Be Gentle

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Let today be a gentle day. Walk at an easy pace, soaking in whatever you observe in your surroundings. Take note of how My Light shifts and highlights things slowly around you. Learn how to hone in your observation of things like this and find its calming effect. I want to help you reduce all unnecessary stress, and this kind of slowing will help. Breathe in trust, exhale doubt.

#calmingeffect; #nomoreanxiety; #mindfulness; #Godslightisallaround