A Peace-full RX – Book Giveaway – And 7 free gifts!

Whether you are visiting my blog for the first time today from the Proverbs 31 devotion, or you are a regular visitor or subscriber – I imagine we all have at least one thing in common – stress!

A fairly recent survey conducted by the APA stated that 75% of people said they were stressed to the max to the point where they knew their health was being affected. So not only do the majority of us know that we’re stressed, but the majority of us are ignoring the damages that stress is taking on our hearts, minds, bodies and souls. Why? Because most people are unaware of how to find stress relief that actually changes their life.

Several years ago, I was frustrated with myself, my life, and to be perfectly honest, with God.  Why wasn’t He rescuing me from my suffering? Why wasn’t He making my situations better?  Why was He letting other people treat me unkindly? Why didn’t He fix my problems?  In fact, if He really loved me like His Word said, why was He allowing me to be stressed to the max?

The day I asked God those honest questions, was the day God helped me realize that my stress wasn’t His fault at all – it was my own.

I had been so consumed with being stressed, frazzled, frustrated, bitter, hopeless and focused on my circumstances – that I had forgotten to focus on God.  In fact, I had forgotten all about God’s promise found in Philippians 4:7 which says “Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” 

Even though His peace seemed out of reach, unrealistic, and possibly unfathomable in light of my current adversities and struggles, I discovered the key for tapping into His RX for peace in verse 6.

Philippians 4:6 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.”

Despite what I was facing each day, I needed to take a daily dose of less worry, intentional prayers, and thankfulness. When I followed God’s RX instructions, I found the Peace I had been so desperate for. It didn’t happen overnight, but it did happen. And it can happen for you too.

If you commit to taking God’s RX for stress every day, you will find yourself peace-full.

To celebrate the release of my new book today, Stressed-Less Living: Finding God’s Peace In Your Chaotic World, I am giving away a free copy!  To enter the giveaway, leave a comment committing to surrender your stressful situations to God and trusting Him to fill you with peace. 

Just for fun!!  If you want your name entered into the drawing twice, then copy and paste the tweet or Facebook post below, and help spread the message of God’s peace over stress!  Winner will be announced on Thursday, October 4th.

COPY AND PASTE TWEET: 

Stressed-Less Living releases today! Act now to get 7 free gifts to help manage your stress!  Details at https://ow.ly/e6Kna @traciewmiles

COPY AND PASTE FACEBOOK POST:

Is your life overwhelmed with stress? Purchase Stressed-Less Living by Oct 7 and get 7 free stress management tools! Visit the Stressed Less Living website for details at https://ow.ly/e6L9m  Tracie Miles

And what’s even more fun – is that if you purchase Stressed-Less Living before midnight on October 7th, you will receive 7 free gifts to help you embark on this journey to becoming less stressed in Christ.  These gifts include 5 videos, an MP3, and a 50 page Stress Less Companion Journal.

 

CLICK HERE for all the details and how to get your 7 free gifts! 

80 Comments

  1. Aisha on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 8:56 am

    Such great advice! I commit to praying rather than worrying!



  2. Dawn W on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Work stress, home stress – who doesn’t have stress?! And the peace of God which transcends ALL understanding will guard your heard & mind in Christ Jesus. Praying for GOD’s peace in my life!! May He help us all as we trust in HIM.



  3. Marilyn on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 10:02 am

    Amazing how God works – in my prayer time this morning I was praying for peace. Then I opened the P31 devotion and it was on peace. He always knows just what I need daily!



  4. Heather on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 10:11 am

    I am done being stressed out all the time! I know that this is exacerbating my fibromyalgia and depression and just killing me. Literally, I am an insomniac as well. I really need to surrender, again, everything to God. Thank you for this wake up call! Only God can free me, I know that and. I need to put it into practice.



  5. heather on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 10:14 am

    I have noticed lately that the peace is not present, but the stress really is! I believe I have made some improvements, but would like to surrender more and put into practice the words of Phil. 4:6-7.



  6. Mary Beth on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I did order the book and would love to win a free copy as well



  7. JulieB on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 10:44 am

    I believe that God’s word is truth. So, I need to act it out in every aspect of my life – including (and maybe especially in) the stressful ones. I needed to be reminded that the Bible tells me not to worry in anything, but in everything be prayerful and thankful so that I may experience God’s peace in my life – even those stressed out times of my life.



  8. Grace on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Thank you for the reminder of these verses: Philippians 4:6-7. “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (NLT)

    I also seem to be living under much stress and needed the reminder 1) don’t worry; 2) instead pray about everything and 3) be thankful for all He has done. I know that this is the best prescription for peace.

    Your prayer is perfect for me today: “Fill me today with a dose of serenity that I cannot find anywhere else but in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen”



  9. Cari on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 10:51 am

    Isn’t it ironic to discover what you’ve always known (trusting God) is the answer to your problems? I think the hard part in the trusting is the doing, it’s always easy to say it but putting it into action is often difficult for us. My main stress inducers are finances (seems like no matter what we do we are struggling) and raising my oldest who just happens to have Down Syndrome (there are many days I question if I am the best parent for him).



  10. rebecca on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:01 am

    I am committed to giving all my stresses to the Lord and experience the peace only He can give.



  11. Elizabeth on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:03 am

    Well, you really spoke to me this morning. I will be surrendering my work and messy home to the Lord right now!



  12. Beth on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:04 am

    So glad to have come across your blog through the Proverbs31 devotional this morning. The Unglued study is helping me deal with stress and put things into perspective. This looks like a wonderful tool to help. My daughter is a “mini-me” in a lot of ways. I’m praying for her and the right things to say to help her deal with her stress and anxiety. I don’t want her to have to suffer with it for years like I have!



  13. Lori on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Thank you for the reminder to put all of our cares upon Him. I need to work on being intentional in seeking His peace and not just stressing and waiting for Him to pour it over me or work the difficult areas out.



  14. Holly on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I praise God for finding this blog post this morning! I desperately needed this reminder as me and my family are going through a very stressful time right now. I will pray and seek the Lord for peace and strength. Amen! God bless you and your blog!



  15. Ashley on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:40 am

    My husband’s job is really stressful right now and our family is already dealing with the flu. God knew exactly what we needed to hear this morning!



  16. Wanda on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:46 am

    So needed to be reminded of these simple yet powerful instructions of how to turn from worry.



  17. Brandae on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:51 am

    I’d love to win your book. My life has always been stressful for as far back as adolescence, and I believe it will continue to be until I leave this earth. I need to learn to rest in Jesus and embrace that peace He longs to give me.



  18. Carrie on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:55 am

    I pledge to be stress free! Stress has been horrible to my family! It’s not with it. One day at a time. Thank you for the reminder 🙂



  19. Catina on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Thanks for the reminder of Gods truth and promises! God has really been putting before me TRUST in Him and leaving my control out of the equation. From full surrender will come peace that passes all understanding. I know this book will help in releasing my stresses/stressors to Him



  20. Laurie on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    A good reminder to keep rolling my cares on Him as we seek His will with a move, as we live in foreign countries, as we try to raise our kids to be His disciples. Thanks for writing a book about such an important topic.



  21. Judy on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    My life seems to be filled with stress. I need to remember who to turn to each and every day. Thanks for the reminder!!



  22. Marie on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    My life has been full of stress and fear the past few years. I am only 22 years old but have developed intense anxiety. I never knew it was not normal to feel like i did. After getting on medication, i soon realized how much better i felt. Then, just as fast as i felt better, i began having serious side effects from the medication. So i tried others, but still the same thing. I am now medication free and am trying to cope with my anxiety. It’s still a battle that i have not yet overcome. But i know that my God will help me through it. Your book would help tremendously though, I’m sure. 🙂



  23. Jennifer on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Thank you, for following God’s direction to write this book and this devotional! I’m always amazed how God uses people we don’t know to touch our lives for Him….this is exactly what I needed to hear today. (I’m right where you were…lots of doctor’s test but nothing wrong with me.) Definitely needed the reminder to run to Jesus! Thank you.



  24. BethA on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    Oh, how I needed this! Sooooooo stressed recently. I do need a daily dose of God’s peace. I take my prescriptions daily. Why do I not get my daily “pill” of heavenly peace?



  25. Unknown on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    Thanks so much for the encouragement to run to God for peace. I’ve always been somewhat of a worrier and have always felt the need to be in control. A few years ago I started having health problems, some diagnosed and some not. My heart was so full of anxiety, my emotions out of control, and I didn’t like how I felt. God’s Word helped me tremendously! Now I’m finding myself nearing that same place once again, and it scares me. Lord, I commit to leaving my worry, fears, anger, bitterness, and control at Your feet, asking for Your direction and peace, being thankful that You know all about me and thankful for your promises that You always keep. I want to know Your peace in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.



  26. Maureen F. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    worry less, pray more and be thankful – such a simple and powerful concept. Now to put it into practice! Looking forward to reading your book.



  27. Melissa on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Good morning Tracie,
    I felt like the devotion today was speaking directly to me. I am having surgery soon for a health issue that I have been dealing with for over 2 years now. It has been very stressful getting to this point but I can say that I have peace about the surgery itself. I started a new job in April of this year and have been very unhappy with this company. I have really prayed about this and will continue to do so but I need direction on what path to take with my job. In the 6 months that I have been here, I have been disrepected and had conflict too many times. I tell myself often that I am lucky to have a job but that doesn’t take away the hurt and disappointment I feel everyday from dealing with disrepectful people.
    The devotion this morning was exactly what I needed.
    Thank you



  28. Della on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    That is one of my favorite verses. But, I tend to overlook the power there in the midst of chaos. You have challenged me to tap into God’s great power. Thanks!



  29. TAMMY on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    I am a control freak and perfectionist. Two characteristics which translates into a lot of stress. We have been struggling financially and I have worried and worried about how to make it to the next pay check. And then, with Christmas right around the corner, well, you know , more worry and stress. Last night as I was putting away some laundry, it was like God was right there beside me whispering, “You’ve done all you can do, now give it to me. I’ve heard your prayers.” I cannot tell you the peace that I felt in that instance. I literally felt the stress leave my body. I still do not know how things will work out, but God assured me that I had done all I could do and that He was taking over! WOW! Thank you, Heavenly Father, for loving me and calling me your child!



  30. Monica capton on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    After reading P31 today i decided to read your blog for the first time. It is so nice to know I am not alone. My stressful life is starting to affect my health with chest pains. I have to get “well” so i can live the life that He wants for all of us. I would love a copy of your book.
    Thank you



  31. Katie on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Came over after reading your P31 devo this morning. I love this : “True peace comes when we trust God and seek rest in Him, not when life is conflict-free.” So often I feel like I’m just gritting my teeth and holding out until things are calm. Today I commit to start seeking God’s peace through the storm, instead of just trying to wait it out.



  32. Lori on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    I too have seen how stress can badly affect your life. Isn’t it amazing that our 1st thought isn’t to give it to God and pray Phil 4:6 – which is my favorite verse. When my focus is where is should be even though the stress is high it doesn’t damage my health.



  33. LC on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Your devotion was perfectly timed for me today! I received a negative e-mail today from my supervisor that originated because he refuses to directly communicate with me and others in my position. This person doesn’t get along with his own supervisor and often refuses to listen to subordinates, talks about everyone behind their backs, and often stays angry. He is very smart, but stubborn and doesn’t listen to reason. Sadly, no one respects this person and I am stuck with him for a while. I am in a trap in this job because there is nothing else available in this area for me and I cannot move. I am still in recovery from major surgery and my stress from this job has caused set-backs at times. I have enjoyed your series on stress-free living and it has helped me to deal with these day-to-day issues. I have kept those devotionals and shared with others. Thanks so much for blessing us with your insight and helping us to depend on God in these situations.



  34. Jill on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Beautiful post, Tracie. Philippians 4:6-7 guided me through a difficult time last year when I lost my job. I learned there is no problem too big for God.



  35. Lacy on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Tracie, thank you for his devotion! Your book sounds wonderful. I had never read Phil 4:6-7 in that translation. What stuck out at me was “as you live in Christ Jesus”. Meaning to me, “as I abide in Him.
    We live in stressed out world. That’s not how God intended. I know He wants us to be filled with His peace! How can we witness to the lost if we are stressed to the max and do not display His peace and joy? Thank you!! I look forward to reading your book.



  36. Rosetta on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    I loved your devotion. I have had teh most stressful year of my entire life. Every time things are starting to get better something else happens. I feel that God is working in my life to teach me to live with my circumstances and have peace too.

    Thanks.



  37. Yvette on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    This devotional was refreshing. Stress is inevitable in our daily lives, however, the power of God’s word can turn around any circumstance, regardless of how difficult it might appear. I truly appreciate you for taking the time to share and spread the power of God through your book. I am sure it will be a success and edigying to everyone who reads it. Continued blessings to you, your family and your ministry!



  38. Nichole on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Wow! Your words are confirmation that it’s time to turn around. I just left the doctors office yesterday very disappointed. I had hoped I would be sent home with a diagnosis for some physical ailment of some sort that’s been causing me all this chest pain and shortness of breath. No such luck…turns out I’M the physical ailment!! It’s time for me to trust in Phil 4:6 and be anxious about NOTHING and submit all my requests to the Lord. Funny thing is, I had memorized this verse just a couple of weeks ago in hopes that doing so will begin changing my thought patterns. I’m still waiting. Then comes your devotion today…based exactly on the verses I memorized. Then, my dad called me this morning (aware of my issues) and told me he felt like he needed to encourage me and wanted to give me a verse to meditate on and guess which verse it was…Phil 4:6!!! God is gracious in giving us confirmation on where our hearts should be, right??!!! So, needless to say…I’m thankful God put you in my life today. I can’t wait to get a hold of your book, so if I don’t “win” my copy, I’m totally scrounging up some couch change to buy it!!!!!!



  39. Sherri Morris on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Wow–I can so relate. I am trying to look more to God for peace and to release my stress–especially the unimportant stuff!! I’m so thanfull I fought your link and page. 🙂



  40. Amy Carter on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    I too came over from P31. Stress has taken control of my existence. I grasp onto Him to help me thru…instead of having Him be in control & letting the stress motivate my change. *sigh* Thanks for the eye opening reminder for me.



  41. Karen on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    This is an area that I have recently committed myself to working on – THANK YOU for such a great devotional. Praying that your book will help many draw near to God. Stress gives us an opportunity to lean in and grow closer to Him. We just have to change our focus and remember His promises.



  42. Molly L on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    The main cause of stress in my life at the moment is the behavior of another and the consequences to our family, mainly my grandchildren. I have no control and no way of changing the circumstances but I know I can not allow this to consume my life. Trusting God and focusing on the good in my life and His abundant blessings is one way I am coping. After reading your post this morning, I am reminded He desires me to do more than cope. He wants to fill me with His peace in the midst of the storm and to help me live abundantly.



  43. Denise on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    This is an area of my life I have to work on… for me, my family, and others around me. I see a change in me that I could not figure out. I realized I’m not who I once was or who I want to be. I couldn’t figure out what was going on until one day I realized its the stress that is changing me. I feel pulled in so many directions and there isn’t time or energy. More and more I don’t have much patience. I am committing to making a change in my life. I am going to pray and lean on God for my PEACE. As His peace comes back into my life, all things will be better.
    Thank you for the devotion and reminder. I pray blessings on your ministry.



  44. Marcie on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    As I began reading your post this morning, the verse was immediately alive to me. The post was timely and drew me in to read your blog. This verse has been a key through my journey as a believer. There is something I haven’t been able to put my finger on that has been in my way this past few months. I looked a little farther in your blog and began reading about some of your “speaking topics”. “Empowered by a Whisper” says : discover the things causing a disconnect between you and God. Something is “in the way” and thankfully God is faithfully leading me to discovery. “You will find me when you search for me with all of your heart.” I am in the search 🙂 and would love your book!



  45. Heather on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    Proverbs 31 email today is the 4th time in 24 hours that Phil 4;6-7 have been put in front of me. Think God is trying to get my attention? I am stressed to the point of headaches this week, and I need to trust that God will provide just enough, just in time. Thank you for the reminder!



  46. Chrissy on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Our family is getting ready for another new addition and I hadn’t realized it until today but I am letting the “worldly stress” of finances and preparing for our baby, get in the way of the JOY that I feel about the opportunity to be a mother again. I am commiting today to turn to the Lord with my stress and focus more on my blessings. I don’t want to be weighed down right now (other than physically, of course 🙂 ) but I want to live in the peace and joy of knowing that the Lord is in charge of my life.



  47. Teresa on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    I have a huge amount of stress in my life (way too much for a child of God). I’m sure this qualifies as sin. I repent of this sin and seek His face! Many thanks to you, Tracie.



  48. Karen Simpson on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Thank you for “A Prescription for Peace” I enjoyed the devotional for it is just what we are doing in our lives. My husband has a very stressful work situation and I have been encouraging him to let Jesus take some of the burden. He is struggling with high blood pressure and I know Jesus is there waiting to share his load. The peace of our savior is all we need.



  49. Sandy on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    My stress comes from physical problems. I’m dealing with Rheumatoid Arthritis and a bad back. So when the seasons change everything starts acting up and I become stressed by the pain. I am learning how to praise God through the pain. I try to focus on all of the other things in my life that are great. I have a good job, a great church and some really cool friends. God reminds me how much I truly need him every day, some days just to get out of bed, and other days because everything that I am and have is because of his love and grace.



  50. Kristie on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    I followed over the proverbs 31 devotion but I really feel like I was led here by God today. I to am suffering from “health issues” that have no medical findings. I’m pretty sure that it’s all caused from stress. I keep giving it over to God and then I snatch it back. I’m committing to dwelling more on His words and spending more time in prayer. Thank you…I needed this!



  51. Lisa V. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Congratulations on the release of your new book! I do commit to surrendering to God and relinquishing all the stress. Its funny how you know it intellectually but then to actually do it is a whole different thing. I’m in the midst of a very stressful move and I find myself getting crazy, but I need to physically place myself in a moment of quiet every day and give it all to Him. If I do this, I KNOW I will experience His peace.



  52. Sue Goodin on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Thank you so much for your wonderful giveaway. I have been dealing with alot of stress lately and I have been trying really hard to turn it over to the Lord and let Him handle it. I just ask for the strength to handle “HIS TIME, HIS WAY”. Turning our cares and worries over to someone else is one of the hardest things to do in life.
    I did share on facebook.



  53. Jamie on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    When I read today’s Proverbs 31 devotion, I realized I am not alone! I struggle with stress on a daily basis and it seems to be the cause of health problems/symptoms in my life. I want more than anything to get rid of it so I try everything I can and seem to find no answers, just more stress. I feel so alone at times and your emails and book give me hope! I know I need God in my life and to turn to Him, but I need that extra push and guidance so I know how to do this.



  54. Linda Guenther on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    I too have and do struggle with stress that for me has equated to ALOT of peace less years! I’ve been a Christian for 52 yrs but never began to understand until recently how God will and does stand in the gap if I will just let Him OR just open my eyes and see Him standing there already! Thank for writing a book that so many of us need, but I especially thank you for directing us to see it through your own experiences and how and how God is ultimately our resource for lasting peace.
    Gratefully,
    Linda



  55. tmiles on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Wow, the comments today are living proof that we are all stressed! The disease of stress is so common that we just ignore it, or think we have to live with, but God wants so much better for us! Thanks for all your comments and for committing to trust God today in and with all your circumstances!



  56. Nanci D on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    I’m stressed. I’m not quite sure how this all works though. If I tell God my problem and then give thanks to Him but my stress situation is still there…..what difference does praying make?



  57. Kimberly Holen on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    I would LOVE this gift or blessing I should say! As a mom to 7 children and currently facing back surgery in 8 days…this would be a wonderful thing to have!! I have devotional time everyday…it helps…but the chaotic times still can pull one down.



  58. Tracy G on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    I would also LOVE this book, I know I have let my “me” time go over the past year or so and need to start taking time every day to spend with God.



  59. Susan on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Just reading your post has made me realize that I need to turn it “ALL” over to the Lord!



  60. Jamie Ukes on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    I would love to have this book and would be so blessed, I am drowning in stress right now from severe financial difficulties and starting a new job that is stretching my skills and faith. My time with God has become inconsistent and the support I had from my friends before working is now gone. I am feeling alone and isolated and would love some encouragement. Thank you and God Bless!



  61. Heather on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I could use this book (:



  62. Carol Jones on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 12:48 am

    I have been trying to surrender all to God. He has been leading me to do this. At times it’s just hard. I know I need to take my hands off of every stress after I surrender. Sometimes I do good and I do recieve His peace, and it’s WONDERFUL!!!! I commit to surrender all my stressers to Him. This book would be a great resource to me. Thank you.



  63. alisa on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 2:08 am

    Great devotion! Thank you!



  64. Cheryl Linder on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 5:18 am

    I have felt so much more peace since I have been reminding myself that He is my peace, and my peace doesn’t lie in my circumstances. He is my peace, my joy, my righteousness, my light, my life; He is my all in all. I love your illustration of David and Goliath. David didn’t see a giant; he saw our GIANT GOD!



  65. Jessica John on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Last night I prayed for ‘the peace that surpasses all understanding’ – and this morning God made out clear they again that the sin kind my worry needs to be given up and brought into submission tho Christ. Thank you for that reminder.



  66. Deborah Dean on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Dear Tracie,
    Thank u so much, I definitely in alot of ways have been experiencing what you have in your job, that many times I experience panic and anxiety. The life of a nurse in the hospital is a usually one of chaos. I have gone part time and continuing my education and leaving it in Gods hands to work out the details.
    Thank you.

    Deb Dean



  67. Rita on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    Wow! I just saw myself reading your post. For 25 years I was a realtor. Everyone came first. As a single mom I felt I had no choice. I also felt I couldn’t trust anyone…not even God. Ignoring my health and letting stress run my life has cost me dearly. My voice….literally. Fast forward 15 years. I’m now happily married to a wonderful man who loves and wants to support me. I got baptized, I quit real estate and I’m taking baby steps to trust in God. I have a long way to go. Unfortunately, I found another career I love…but I’m stressing again. It’s the having to be perfect issue. It’s deep rooted…childhood stuff. I’m ready to let it go by surrendering my fears and insecurities to HIM.



  68. Kimberly on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Wow. I get so wrapped up in my pain of rheumatoid arthritis and the drugs to take or not to take that I do loose focus on my healer. This is just what I needed today. I have so many decisions to make I pray that God leads my path to them.

    Thanks
    Kim

    I am not going to let this disease of rheumatoid arthritis live my life.



  69. Noemi on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Such a blessing to read. 3 years ago I went through a similar situation and finally surrendered it all to God, as I walked away from my job I knew because I trusted and relied on God I would have His peace and provision. I just prayed last night that God would renew that in me as I surrendered my housing situation to Him and read your devotion a day late and was in awe at how great He is through His obedient servants like you. Thank you for your words today they have encouraged me in a great way!



  70. Noemi on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    I commit to surrendering my stressful situations to God and trusting Him to fill me with peace. Thank you again



  71. Coleen on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Today I am going through so many stressful situations!!! I need your book. I also need to benefit from the “10 Day Stress Detox” . I give them now to Him and ask Him to fill me with His peace!!

    Bless you Tracy



  72. Becky on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 9:11 am

    I am about to be a single mom of 4 so yes I’m a bit stressed:) God is my strength but sometimes its still overwhelming – I keep fighting the rough waves that want to bring me under. I commit to surrender all my stressors to Him and seek His peace!



  73. Linda Dykstra on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 11:18 am

    Right now the sadness and despair are like a dense fog or a blinding snowstorm … I can hardly see the light. But I had to make a project for the GEMSclub – Girls Everywhere Meeting the Saviour. It was a poster that had the following words:
    ” Think Right – Win the Fight” Philippians 4:8 . The poster ending up having a lot of colouring on it and so I took up my markers and began to fill the white with colour. I love colouring, the fog shifted!!
    “think Right – Win the Fight”.



  74. Mary McA on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Slowing down to observer nature, calms me and reminds me who is in control!



  75. Edie Minder on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    As I face Acute Leukemia in the face I have found deep abiding peace which passth understanding. Now going into my second round of chemo, with a pneumonia that has damaged one of my lungs I seem to have lost some of the peace. I repeat to myself the verse, “He will keep in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee” and the peace returns, Thank you for your insights today. It touched my heart.



  76. Bridget Bates on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    It really helps to know that I am not alone. I look forward to reading your book and using the detox articles. I am going to purchase a book for each of my sisters. I know God is with me always and will help me.



  77. burberry on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    I didn’t know he was the richest person in the worldThe eggs are sold by the dozen.Which would you prefer? I can’t afford to go to a restaurant every day.Congratulations!Why don’t I pick you up at your house? Why don’t I pick you up at your house? What’s your trouble? I feel like eating an ice-cream.That might be in your favor
    burberry https://burberry2012.medykblog.pl/burberry-famous-brand-decorative-accents-concerning-sound-options/



  78. fitflopsaleoutlet.blogspot.com/ on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 12:31 am

    I want something to eatI have something to tell you.They crowned him king.In spite of the heavy rain, she went to the shop.He has a sense of humor.They misplaced this book under other categories.They misplaced this book under other categories.Neither of the men spoke.Jean is a blue-eyed girl.Most of the earth’s surface is covered by water.
    fitflopsaleoutlet.blogspot.com/ https://fitflopsaleoutlet.blogspot.com/



  79. Apple iPad 3 giveaway on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    Just what I was searching for, thankyou for posting .



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