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Topic: RELAX (06/08/17)
I know that we all have been struggling lately. You can not turn on the TV or even look at your phone with out seeing the state of the world today. As a Christian it actually hardens my heart to the world. Christ commands us to be an example on how to not live in the world but as my heart hardens; I slip slowly back into the world I was begging God to help me escape. I slip back in to the world because I get angry about the state of things and I sit back and do nothing. I slip back into the world because I let fear over take me and I begin to worry. However I know that walking in faith means giving up worry for trust and faith in Christ. And what a blessing to strive for! To be affirmed enough in faith to be able to relax and trust God when all you want to do is worry. “ In peace I will lie down and sleep for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe” (Psalms 4:8). I remind myself of this daily yet the thoughts inside my head continued to spin until the Holy Spirit said to me “I am with you”. It was the faintest sound, but I know I heard it and in that moment I knew what it meant to relax, to be at peace. Once I realized the he truly was with me slowly my brain and body began to relax. I struggle with anxiety and depression but He is with me and I can relax knowing “I will fear no evil.”
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C D Swanson 
06/15/17
Amen! So true, well done.
Blessings~
Leola Ogle
06/15/17
A good reminder. God bless.
Elaine Hemingway
06/15/17
Well done and so true. The world is full of evil but the knowledge that you have learned and shared gives us confidence. Can I just suggest a good read before submission to iron out the small mistakes. Blessings
Chris Goglin
06/15/17
Yes, to focus on Christ makes all other things seem out of focus, and we can concentrate on His message to us. Thank you for sharing. Please watch where commas need to be inserted, and possibly a new paragraph will break up a continuous long one. Well done...keep writing! God Bless.
Karen Emmer
06/15/17
This is a much needed reminder in today's world. It seems to be spiraling out of control, but God is still on the throne.
Larry Whittington
06/17/17
A well written reminder with positive verses for thought.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
06/19/17
This is a lovely devotion. You make some great points. God does want us to hand over all of our worries.

One thing I'd recommend is to break it into maybe 3 or 4 smaller paragraphs. Also, words like overtake, cannot, and without are all one word.

I liked the verse you chose. It fit your message nicely. I also think you did a good job of writing on topic.
Judy Sauer 
06/20/17
You did a nice job of explaining how worry and fear robs us of basking in his glory. Depression and anxiety are difficult for people to really understand--even those who deal with it daily.

Suggestions for improvement:
Add space between paragraphs to let the thoughts flow as they simmer in the reader's mind. Also, use the Preview button before submitting. It gives you a fresh view of your work. Preview gives you limitless opportunities to let your work shine.

Keep writing.
Michael Swenson
07/15/17
Pretty cool piece. I think you are writing about something that most Christians do partake in. The average person watches 6.5 hours of tv per day. Why participate in a failed experience? The World has no new ideas. I think what I would like to see instead of slip back into the world, some specifics would really help. This wetted my appetite in getting towards the truth for myself. In that, it is highly commendable.