Difference between being concerned & being consumed

Hi, This is Iris. I would like to thank Jean for being so generous to lend me her spiritual books which are enriching. Even recently she passed me a book she borrowed from the library "A life worth living" by Geri Laing.

Just share something I enjoyed. As mother, we can easily become over anxious. This is not healthy. Philippians 4 :6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God

Geri Laing shared that we need to see the difference between being concerned and being consumed. When I am concerned, I think about the situation, I pray about it and surrender it to God. I am able to show support, to give encouragement and when it is appropriate, to give advice. However, when we become worked up and upset, we spread a dark cloud over everyone and those we love feel even more despair.


Thus nowadays, when there is conflict, (cannot avoid as this is part of our life), I learn to cool down and guard my hearts and turn to God for help. Sometimes failed but I think is okay if we have the heart to learn. God bless!!