Anxiety and worry

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The last nine months for my family have been extreme stressful. My dad became very ill and spent months in the hospital. My daughter has been faced with some challenging decisions. My mom has been my dad’s primary caregiver and is very exhausted so I am worried about her.

All of this has taken a toll me. I find it hard to concentrate, my mind races constantly with what if thoughts and I blame myself a lot for everything going on,

I ask for your prayers for mental peace, the ability to concentrate and work. I also pray for my mom, dad and daughter, that our live may soon return to normal.

Thank you,
 
Lord, there has been too much change in my life recently,
and I feel overwhelmed.
Because I try to be a responsible person,
I sometimes forget that it is unwise for me
to allow my sense of duty to override my common sense.

*Lord, help me to allow myself more time to rest,
relax, and pray.
Guide me toward something spiritual to read every day
and a quiet time afterwards
to reflect on what I have read
and how it pertains to my life.
I truly want to simplify my life
and live more as Christ did.
Help me remember that there is no loss
or problem that I must face alone.
You are always near,
with Your love and compassion to comfort me.

Amen.
*
 
Praying for your intentions….

Lord Jesus, You have said,
“Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.”
With confidence in Your loving heart
which offers rest to weary souls,
we come to You in this time of special need.
In Your unfailing love,
read the prayer that is written on our hearts,
and grant the grace that we ask of You,
in accordance with Your holy will.
In Your name we pray.
Amen.
 
wonderingmom said:
The last nine months for my family have been extreme stressful. My dad became very ill and spent months in the hospital. My daughter has been faced with some challenging decisions. My mom has been my dad’s primary caregiver and is very exhausted so I am worried about her.

All of this has taken a toll me. I find it hard to concentrate, my mind races constantly with what if thoughts and I blame myself a lot for everything going on,

I ask for your prayers for mental peace, the ability to concentrate and work. I also pray for my mom, dad and daughter, that our live may soon return to normal.

Thank you,
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First of all, take a deep breath, and let it out sloooowly. Do this three times.

Next, thank God for giving you the crosses He has. Seriously. Thank Him. It is a gift. Without suffering, there is no wisdom. Wisdom is a gift, which we need to be able to serve God better and help build His Kingdom.

Third, when we want to grow our muscles, we must exercise our muscles. There is a principle at work, whereby when we exhaust a muscle, tiny tears take place in the muscle. When we rest it thereafter, it begins to heal, and builds more muscle tissue than was there before. This is how we grow muscle. The same thing happens in the spiritual life with our faith. Unless it is exercised and exhausted, it cannot grow. So, we should be grateful for the opportunities God gives us to grow our faith through suffering.

Finally, know that God is simultaneously in the past, present, and future. He does not “foresee” the future as you and I might like to do, but He “sees” the future like you and I see the present moment. He sees everything that will ever happen to you, and allows it, for your better good. Many people ask, “Why does God allow evil?” We Catholics have the answer to that question! It’s a theological no-brainer! God allows evil so that a greater good may be drawn from it. Perfect case? Look at a crucifix. Jesus, Who is God, was crucified on a cross by mere men. Deicide. Killing of God. No greater evil. Yet, from that, we have a chance now at eternal salvation. The greatest good!

So, be at peace. Fear not. Trust God in all things. And thank Him for the gift of life, and for all the crosses in your life. It is for your own good!

God bless! 🙂
 
Dear one,
Praying for your intention.

There are three kinds of people in the world.
Those who have been there,
Those how are there now,
Those who will be there in the future.

Jesus tells us not to worry.
Good advice - - - hard to put into practice.
I know. I’m a full time caregiver myself.

May God grant you peace.

Peace
James

(P.S. and a small glass of wine in the evening doesn’t hurt either…;))
 
Read of Saint Raphael, the archangel, and pray for God to send his healing angel to you and your family. It helped for me!

You are in my prayers.
 
I know I’m a guy and not supposed to do (or at least tell) such things, but a couple of years back when my wife became very combative due to Alzheimer’s and we had to hospitalize her. I actually came home, curled up in a recliner (like sittingon God’s lap) and prayed:
“Lord, I have no strength. Just don’t let go of me”.
Then I opened up and bawled for awhile.
It helped…and I’ve retained that prayer…

Peace
James
 
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother! To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
 
O Lord, wrap this family in your Loving embrace and bring them rest from worry. Relieve them of stress from caring for their loved ones. Please bring about some positive changes for this family. I ask this through the intercession of Your Most Holy Mother, Mary.
 
Prayer to Our Lady of Mental Peace:

O Lady of Mental Peace,
Mother of Tranquility
and Mother of Hope,
look upon me in this time
of my weakness and unrest.

Teach my searching heart
to know that God’s Love
for me is unchanging and
unchangeable, and, that
true human love can only
begin and grow by touching
His Love.

Let your gentle Peace -
which this world cannot give
  • be always with me.
    And, help me to bring this
    same Peace into the lives
    of others.
Our Lady of Mental Peace,
  • Pray for me!
    Amen.
 
I really understand how you feel. Here is my prayer for you…

*Lord Jesus Christ, *

Holy Son of the Father, have mercy on “wonderingmom” and give her strength. I pray for her grace and for her to remain faithful to Your will.

Amen
 
wild_thing said:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother! To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
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Lord, hear our prayer!
 
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
 
O Lord, wrap this family in your Loving embrace and bring them rest from worry. Relieve them of stress from caring for their loved ones. Please bring about some positive changes for this family. I ask this through the intercession of Your Most Holy Mother, Mary.
 
wonderingmom said:
The last nine months for my family have been extreme stressful. My dad became very ill and spent months in the hospital. My daughter has been faced with some challenging decisions. My mom has been my dad’s primary caregiver and is very exhausted so I am worried about her.

All of this has taken a toll me. I find it hard to concentrate, my mind races constantly with what if thoughts and I blame myself a lot for everything going on,

I ask for your prayers for mental peace, the ability to concentrate and work. I also pray for my mom, dad and daughter, that our live may soon return to normal.

Thank you,
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Praying for your intentions….

Lord Jesus, You have said,
“Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.”
With confidence in Your loving heart
which offers rest to weary souls,
we come to You in this time of special need.
In Your unfailing love,
read the prayer that is written on our hearts,
and grant the grace that we ask of You,
in accordance with Your holy will.
In Your name we pray.
Amen.
 
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