One day I was driving to work, I was listening to NPR but it went out of range and I clicked for the next station. It was a Christian Radio Station with airing a Joyce Meyer sermon. I listened. I remember she was talking about giving a little, saving a little and spending a little. I liked the sound of her voice, her sense of humor and the practicality of what she was saying.
Several months went by and I had it on my heart that I needed to hear more about and from Joyce so I started listening to her podcast every night before bed. I listened and prayed but didn’t really change much. One night she talked about the mind as a battlefield. I immediately knew what she was talking about I often had battles in my mind, about other people, negative thoughts and always thinking about the next bad thing that could happen. So, I ordered her book, Battlefield of the Mind and that is when things began to change. I used her techniques and suggestions. I started praying more and when I had negative thoughts, I would say a verse or sing hymns to myself. The one I sang the most was Jesus Loves Me. I went from constant anxiousness, worry and fear to a more calm and peaceful place. I still have lapses. I still get worried, anxious and frustrated but those periods last no longer than a few hours. As before, It would be days or weeks.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 ESB
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