Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Living in Fear? Take heart!

 

St Columban

Hello, and welcome!  

I hope you are keeping well! Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I think you may agree that Fear is something that can come upon us at any time. It could be triggered by something 'minor' like when I found a huge spider at home. I own up to touch of arachnophobia (good Greek word that). I  said a quick prayer (Please Lord help me to get it safely outside and without dropping it! I ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.) then I trapped it (in a tumbler covered by postcard) and put it safely outside (tossed it, while shuddering, into a nearby tree). 

I hope reading that made you smile, I am chuckling now as I write, but at the time I was fearful. I use the example of how this unexpected, and in the grand scheme of things so petty, created fear in me. I'm sure you have your own triggers for this kind of transitory fear. 

In life, there are, though, very many serious challenges that can trigger Fear including problems with health, finances, relationships, to name but a few. When facing these, I recommend you speak to God about it as quickly as possible. I did this with the minor fear outlined above as I do take Everything to God.  

I decided to write this post because, while sorting through some papers at home, I came across the following prayer. I hope the prayer resonates with you in some way and is helpful.   

Lord Take Away My Fear

"For the Spirit given us is one not of fear, but of strength." 2 Tim 1:7

Lord, I am fearful of so many things. I'm fearful of other people. And the way they can hurt me. And what they say about me. Fearful of crime and mugging, sickness, disease, fearful of life itself.

I'm afraid of myself, too. Afraid of my own reactions to things, my own emotions, my future. I feel so insecure at times. And sometimes I'm fearful of You, Lord. Because my sins weigh me down, and I wonder how I can face You. And wonder about the consequences of my actions in life, their harm, their effects on others, and on my relationship with You. 

Lord please send Your Spirit to take my fears away so I may rest peaceful and calm, like a sort summer's morn. 

Amen.

The above prayer was written on a card from The Missionary Society of St Columban  

May the presence of the Holy Spirit calm your fear in a testing time - big or small!. I would love to hear your stories on this topic.  

God bless,

Teresa x

For articles, plus more info about me and my work please visit my website.  (www.teresaodriscoll.co.uk) You could check out my short video on the Goodness of God

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I have been asking God for guidance and listening to His replies for many years. I share my methods in Pray Then Listen, A heart-to-heart with God.

Check out Pray Then Listen In UK / In US  / In SingaporeIn New Zealand / In Australia

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Set on the green and beautiful Greek island of Corfu in this novel I show the ever-present backstory of life, as I interpret the supernatural elements of our dilemmas and choices. 

I know, that no matter what your beliefs or experiences, you will surely recognize the tussles of my characters, as tussles in your own life....  Enjoy!

Click on the following links to check out my novel, Angel at the Paradise Hotel In UK /  In US / In Singapore / In Australia / In New Zealand

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You may like to see my blog on the Backstory of this novel

I wrote 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting meaning of your life as my personal evangelization effort.  

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Wednesday, 3 April 2024

Was Easter spiritual for you?


Hello, and welcome!  

I hope you enjoyed your Easter and while it is still in your memory (and maybe you, like me, still have an Easter egg or two to enjoy - I like mine with a cup of tea!) I'd like to ask you a question if you don't mind. 

Did Easter used to mean something spiritual to you, but now it's mainly just chocolate and a bank holiday break from routine?  

If that strikes a chord, either with you (or a loved one, you could pass this message onto!) I want to tell you this:

Though you may have given up on God, He has not given up on you!

I remember reading a C.S. Lewis book where he said that most people who stop believing in God don't do so after carefully considered reasoning. They usually just stop giving Him any time and thought and simply drift into that state of mind.

I am one of a team of readers at my church and at the service of the Resurrection last Saturday my reading was from the Prophet Isaiah. The words that jumped out at me to pass onto you were:

"Seek the Lord while He is still to be found, call to Him while He is still near."  Isaiah 55:6

As I say in my book 9 Days to Heaven (see below for details) if you feel that something is missing in your life and you are not close to Him, that something is God. It is impossible to feel fulfilled if He is not a part of your life. When I say God I am speaking of the Holy Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 

If you want to turn back here is a quick prayer to make the first step:

"Dear Heavenly Father, I am sorry that I've been so caught up in my life that I have ignored You. Please forgive me and help me to move closer to You again. I ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen."

Finally, I want to tell you that God loves you and He wants you to love Him. 

Wishing you a belated but heartfelt, Happy Easter. Let me know how you get on with this prayer. 

God bless,

Teresa x

For articles, plus more info about me and my work please visit my website.  (www.teresaodriscoll.co.uk) You could check out my short video there on the Goodness of God

BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! 

If you enjoy reading my posts - and thousands of you do, from all over the world, I'm thrilled to say! - I think you will enjoy getting in deeper into my work for even more effective results. That's why I've listed my books below. All three are available as e-books as well as hard copies, which makes them very affordable. I've added lots of links so you can check them out.

I have been asking God for guidance and listening to His replies for many years. I share my methods in Pray Then Listen, A heart-to-heart with God.

Check out Pray Then Listen In UK / In US  / In SingaporeIn New Zealand / In Australia

Available as a Kindle version or paperback! 


Set on the green and beautiful Greek island of Corfu in this novel I show the ever-present backstory of life, as I interpret the supernatural elements of our dilemmas and choices. 

I know, that no matter what your beliefs or experiences, you will surely recognize the tussles of my characters, as tussles in your own life....  Enjoy!

Click on the following links to check out my novel, Angel at the Paradise Hotel In UK /  In US / In Singapore / In Australia / In New Zealand

Available as a Kindle version or paperback!

You may like to see my blog on the Backstory of this novel

I wrote 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting meaning of your life as my personal evangelization effort.  

Check out 9 Days to Heaven In UK / In US / In Singapore / In Australia / 

Available as a Kindle version or paperback!


Here is the link for the YouTube book trailer:  9 Days to Heaven