Connect with God and His perfection

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. (Psalm 94:19 NIV)

 A while ago, I went through one of those periods in life that seem to be overloaded with stress. There was a major crisis and tension on the work front, and all this spilled over into family and personal life.
 I knew that if I wanted to keep my sanity, I had to find a way out—and in fact, the way happened to be right outside my door!
 There’s a windy, uphill road just around the corner that takes you to a mountain pass about 8 km away. That seemed like a worthwhile goal, so I started going on daily walks.
 Along the way, I’d listen to music and inspirational podcasts, pray for my children and others, and admire the gorgeous views, the majestic trees, and the occasional wildlife. Sometimes, as I left the house, I was so pent up inside I felt I was about to explode—and in fact, many of my “walks” started at such a pace that I was almost running—running from problems and tensions, and hopefully into God’s arms.
 That particular challenging period of my life is over, but I’m sure others will come. Those uphill walks helped me to unplug from my reality and connect with God and His perfection. They helped me get rid of tension, frustrations, and negativity, breathe fresh air and think heavenly, positive thoughts.
 I still go up that road, though not as often. It contains my heartbreaks, my tears—and my newfound joy. —Anna Perlini [1]

 Christianity is not the removal of suffering, but the addition of grace to endure suffering triumphantly. —Thomas Watson

[1] Activated The Road to Peace of Mind