EMPTYING MYSELF OF WORRY, Monday afternoon chat #5

If you want to see what the prison was like that the Apostle Paul was kept in, here's a good video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaDFI6s5S1M

I had memorized the book of Philippians a few years before that. I remember standing there, in the prison, where St Paul had been, and quietly reciting portions of it, weeping because it took on a totally new meaning, seeing the conditions in which he was writing, and how it influenced his choice of words. If I remember right, that's what I journaled about for days, it had such a profound effect on me. Even more than the colosseum.

This is a good video to follow up with: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q1wMuyg4XY

If worry is a concern for you, I've written a book of prayers for dealing with this https://amzn.to/3N0UNV6 and have a series about anxiety you might be interested in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-mI07Lf0jU&list=PL-qJGkcLR7n4IdKHRuYgDmC8qqeJaNmYH&index=2

This continues to be an ongoing struggle for me. I want to be honest about that. Dealing with worry/anxiety the ways that I suggest do not suddenly cure you of it. But I've seen increasing improvement and I just keep practicing these things. If there's interest, I've thought about doing on online retreat about this, following up with quarterly times "together" (online). Let me know if that's something you think would be helpful.

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The book we're using for another study (Right Brain/Left Brain Bible Overview): https://amzn.to/3wPhsOg Yep, this will be for adults. We talk about the Bible stories, how they relate to other parts of the Bible and how they can help you live your life in Christ!

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In yet another study, we're using a Bible study guide that goes with my novel, Now It Will Spring Forth. You can get the e-book version of the novel here FREE: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/es49ch5nyr (And if you like the book, you'll be able to get the sequel free, too.) If you prefer a paperback copy, that's here: https://amzn.to/3wRVnim The workbook for the study can be found here: https://amzn.to/3lKNNj2 or feel free to just write in your notebook or journal.

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Alyce-Kay Ruckelshaus
Sweetwater, Tennessee USA