For a Peaceful Heart
The Almighty is inside each of us
with the God-given choice
to use it or abuse it.
When we pray,
we pull strength from positive thought
to depreciate negative energy fields
that affect us personally.
Someone once said to me,
“People who lose their mind live longer,
because in contrast, an active mind, left untended,
is a deadly foe to one’s health.”
From that point of view,
if one guards his/her thoughts—
thus keeping decent, loving, caring, healthy thoughts—
as part of their program toward good health,
then it would serve as a natural medicinal.
Most folks are happiest
when actively busy in some endeavor
that keeps their mind from straying to negative thinking.
That is when they also feel strongest and healthiest.
Keeping such a mindset
can be attained through prayer
when trouble comes sneaking in like a thief
to disturb one’s physical health with illness.
Praying for knowledge, strength, and ability
to achieve one’s goals,
will likely bring the best response,
as opposed to asking God
to provide the object of one’s prayers.
© 2009 Jeanette Cooper
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Regis
Words of wisdom. He answers prayers in unusual ways. Hugs,
Sheila
In reading the stanza about "Most folks are happiest when actively busy in some endeavor..." I couldn't help but take note that in addition to articles, poetry, and short stories posted on AD, you have 8 novels published and, in addition, talked just the other day about taking a long walk every day!
Of course, that brings to mind the old saying about "Practice what you preach." Well, Jeanette, I think we all had better heed your good advice 'cause it's sure working for you! You're active, involved, current, and in good health and good spirits. Now, I won't mention anything else except to sneak in the fact that you didn't just turn 21 yesterday, but one would never know it from your enthusiasm and lust for living.
Even your closing stanza points out the fine point of not asking God to do all the work but leaving us the opportunity to share the credit for our results.
Another wonderful offering of shared wisdom. Great job, Jeanette!
Richard
when actively busy in some endeavor
that keeps their mind from straying to negative thinking.
That is when they also feel strongest and healthiest.
This I truly believe!
EDWIN
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D