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The Lord Preserveth the Simple. . .

© Richard Kent Matthews

The problem? I was too caught up in the hurt and pain to recognize the solution. I was caught up in the worry rather than in the possibilities. A simple change of mind was in order. Simple, but not necessarily easy.

Worry, it has been said, is a form of atheism. To say we trust in Higher Power and to worry over an outcome is in fact a contradiction. Fear, worry, anger, demand. These are hindrances to Love's ability to get us out of tight places. To say we know that God will intervene and then to become impatient is saying we know better than God. Our timing is of the essence, not God's. Been there? Probably.

OK, so what's the answer? Simple (again, not easy). Let go of everything but God. New Thought teacher extraordinaire Ralph Waldo Emerson put it this way: "Take your mind off the problem and put it on God."

Can we do that? Sure, but do we? Rarely. We look into the future and see a scary outcome. Lucius Annaeus Seneca said, " There is nothing so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it in expecting evil before it arrives."

Here's another simple method to help you overcome your fear and worry, to stop being an atheist (unless, of course, you want to be an atheist; I'm not here to judge.):

1. Get a clear idea of what you want-financially, relationally, professionally, healthwise, spiritually, etc. It's been said, and I agree, that to be realistic, plan for a miracle.

2. Make a commitment. It has been said that in order to accomplish something, you must be willing to do whatever it takes. Are you? If not, why bother? If so, guaranteed. "Ninety-nine per cent of all failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses." George Washington Carver

3. Accept that your answer has already arrived, even if you can't detect it yet. (We call that faith.) I love this passage from the Jewish Talmud: "Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers 'grow, grow.'"

4. Finally, trust. Even more, know. Let go of the outcome. The Power and Presence that is the very essence of your being wants to give you everything you desire. It is God's good pleasure to give you the kingdom, as the Scriptures say. "Everything you want is just outside your comfort zone." Robert Allen

Simple enough. Easy? Could be. Your choice. The universe is awash with possibilities. Stretch out your arms and receive. But don't demand. After everything I've just written, remember, as Bertrand Russell said, ". . .to be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness."