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IN THE NEXT THREE SECONDS

1/25/2020

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                                    IN THE NEXT THREE SECONDS
                                       
                                        In trying to succeed, most

                                        of us often have temporary
                                        setbacks or failures. Things
                                        just don't go our way or the
                                        way we planned.

                                        When this has happened in 
                                        the past, we often became
                                        frustrated, even irritated.
                                        (Uh-oh, I sense a cuss word
                                        coming on. Rats.)

                                        Very recently, after breaking
                                        my left wrist,and feeling out of 
                                        of sorts, the following thought
                                        came into mind...
                  
                                        For the next three seconds, be still, think nothing.                                                 Lord,The next three seconds are totally yours
                                         You loaned them to me to use for a short time.
                                         I give them back to you to use as

                               
                      you deem necessary.

                                          I fill those three seconds with quietness,
                                          serenity, and joyful thoughts and words,
                                          such as thank you, Father, thank you Jesus,
                                          thank you, Holy Spirit.

                                          Don't get bogged down with counting seconds
                                          or words. Thank God for whomever or whatever
                                          you desire. This is an open ended meditation.
                                          It may be used any time you wish. You may
                                          think or speak praiseworthy words as they 
                                          come to mind, or you may be silent.

                                          This exercise will remove negative
                                          thoughts or words and replace them
                                          with more congenial, calmer ones.

                                          (First written on January 25, 2020)
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