Positive Daily Inspiration – June 25, 2022 – Saturday Inspiration

LOWERING YOUR ANXIETY SCREEN

“Do not be anxious.”
Matthew 6:31

Are you being stopped from living a full life by your own anxieties?

An old friend of mine, Stretton Smith, in one of his writings, recalled a famous episode of Star Trek. Captain Kirk and Spock were traveling through a tunnel when they saw some of their crew at the other end being tortured by the enemy. They rushed through the tunnel to rescue their friends, when suddenly Kirk was stopped by an invisible screen. He couldn’t see what was blocking him, and he couldn’t get through. He looked like a mime washing a window. But Spock had walked right through! He cried out to Spock, asking how Spock got through, but he, Kirk, could not?

Spock said that it was an anxiety screen and that Kirk’s emotions, his anxiety, prevented him from getting through. If Kirk would lower the anxiety screen, he would be able to walk through. So, Kirk stood back and imagined the invisible anxiety screen in front of him being lowered — and Kirk, free of all anxieties, stepped over the screen, and joined Spock. They went on to rescue their friends.

The next time that you want to do something, but you find that you are being stopped by your own anxieties, try this mental technique. Stop for a moment and imagine lowering your anxiety screen, and stepping over it, walking forward to claim your God given good.

Stretton goes on to recall his own story. In Stretton’s words, “I wasn’t very happy where I was staying in Hawaii. The next morning, I walked down to the Sheraton-Waikiki, a very expensive hotel, stood in the lobby, lowered the screen of anxiety in front of me, stepped over it – and walked up to the reservation clerk. I confidently asked him if they had a room for the night.

“The Clerk said, ‘Yes sir, we do. Mauka view at $80.’

“I said, ‘I’ll take it.’

“He said, ‘Oh, it’s too early to check-in. Please come back at 2 PM, when it will be available. You can register then.’

“At 2 o’clock, I returned to the Sheraton-Waikiki. I stood in the lobby and lowered my screen of anxiety, then stepped up to the desk. The reservation clerk said, ‘Oh, Mr. Smith that room is not going to be available after all. Let me see what I can do.’

“She came back in a few minutes and asked, ‘One night only?’

“I said ‘Yes.’

“She said, ‘Fine, the room will be $80.’ She wrote up the slip and handed me the key – which I did not look at until I was on the elevator alone. Then I opened my hand.

“35th floor, Queen’s suite – overlooking Waikiki Beach!

“By lowering my screen of anxiety, I was open to my good.”

Most people are afraid to move forward in life because they expect the worst. I have counseled with many who have been afraid to ask people that they truly cared for, for a date or they did not ask for a job that they really wanted, or the raise that they truly deserved because of their own anxiety. Taking time to lower the screen of anxiety and walking forward knowing that God goes ahead of you to prepare your good will change not only your day, but it could change your life.

“Cast ALL your anxieties upon Him, for He cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7

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POSITIVE DAILY PRAYER:

Thank You, God, for everything.
As I say thank You in full faith, my words of appreciation, my words of gratitude stir up feelings of warmth and love within me.
As I say thank You, my whole world seems brighter and fulfilled.
Today, I become more and more aware of the many things I have to be thankful for.
The prayer power of thankfulness is mighty indeed.
My heart is filled with love and appreciation, and this love spills over to bless everyone in my world with a new appreciation for life and living.

In Jesus Christ’s name … Amen

POSITIVE DAILY AFFIRMATION: The Christ Spirit in me blesses me with light. I see my way clearly.

POSITIVE DAILY QUOTE: Think of Divine Abundance as a mighty, refreshing rain.
Whatever receptacle you have at hand will receive it.
If you hold up a tin cup, you will receive only that quantity.
If you hold up a bowl, that will be filled.
What kind of receptacle are you holding up to Divine Abundance?
Paramahansa Yogananda

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