The Most Popular Bible Passage Is About Anxiety (Harry Potter, quotes, divorce)
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I thought this was interesting. I think it is a comforting verse.
Some new Kindle data, which Amazon released this week to The Atlantic (hat-tip to Olga Khazan), reveals the most highlighted passages in the most popular ebooks. There are quotes from The Hunger Games, Pride and Prejudice, and all seven Harry Potters, and it’s very cool to get a sense of the words from those books that meant something to many readers. What’s especially interesting is that the list includes a short passage from the Bible, and that it’s about anxiety:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
It's a passage that offers words of comfort for the religious. And for those people who are highlighting that passage, there’s kind of an extra layer of comfort to think about how many other people connected to those words. It's a small reminder that you're not alone.
I thought this was interesting. I think it is a comforting verse.
Some new Kindle data, which Amazon released this week to The Atlantic (hat-tip to Olga Khazan), reveals the most highlighted passages in the most popular ebooks. There are quotes from The Hunger Games, Pride and Prejudice, and all seven Harry Potters, and it’s very cool to get a sense of the words from those books that meant something to many readers. What’s especially interesting is that the list includes a short passage from the Bible, and that it’s about anxiety:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
It's a passage that offers words of comfort for the religious. And for those people who are highlighting that passage, there’s kind of an extra layer of comfort to think about how many other people connected to those words. It's a small reminder that you're not alone.
I thought this was interesting. I think it is a comforting verse.
Some new Kindle data, which Amazon released this week to The Atlantic (hat-tip to Olga Khazan), reveals the most highlighted passages in the most popular ebooks. There are quotes from The Hunger Games, Pride and Prejudice, and all seven Harry Potters, and it’s very cool to get a sense of the words from those books that meant something to many readers. What’s especially interesting is that the list includes a short passage from the Bible, and that it’s about anxiety:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
It's a passage that offers words of comfort for the religious. And for those people who are highlighting that passage, there’s kind of an extra layer of comfort to think about how many other people connected to those words. It's a small reminder that you're not alone.
That's interesting. The term 'ecurity blanket' (in the Schulzian sense ) tends to spring to mind. While it must be nice and comforting to believe that you will be ok if you got your potato (see 'The Truth' by Terry Pratchett) this is a father sad avoidance of uncomfortable reality.
I thought this was interesting. I think it is a comforting verse.
Some new Kindle data, which Amazon released this week to The Atlantic (hat-tip to Olga Khazan), reveals the most highlighted passages in the most popular ebooks. There are quotes from The Hunger Games, Pride and Prejudice, and all seven Harry Potters, and it’s very cool to get a sense of the words from those books that meant something to many readers. What’s especially interesting is that the list includes a short passage from the Bible, and that it’s about anxiety:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
It's a passage that offers words of comfort for the religious. And for those people who are highlighting that passage, there’s kind of an extra layer of comfort to think about how many other people connected to those words. It's a small reminder that you're not alone.
As I see it, the key to that passage is "with thanksgiving". There is something about the process of looking for the things one has to be grateful for, either within the situation itself or, if that's too difficult, just in general, that contributes to a sense of peace and comfort ... in my experience.
I thought this was interesting. I think it is a comforting verse.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
It's a passage that offers words of comfort for the religious. And for those people who are highlighting that passage, there’s kind of an extra layer of comfort to think about how many other people connected to those words. It's a small reminder that you're not alone.
When I was going through separation and then divorce I took great comfort in this passage:
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, (7) and the peace of God, that is superior to
every frame of mind, shall be garrisoning your hearts and your apprehensions in Christ Jesus."
I made a large blackboard and nailed it to my wall, above my desk and wrote that passage out.
What really hit me one day was "with thanksgiving." It is one thing to pray and petition God for things needed but quite another to do it all "with thanksgiving." So I began to thank him for all His many blessings including the separation and possible divorce. Why thank someone if they have not given you something? So I perceived that this experience too is of God for my maturing process. Such thankfulness took the sting out of it all. And, according to the passage, it really did garrison my heart and my apprehensions like an army. It protected my heart from fear. Looking back (the divorce occurred around 20 years ago) I see it truly was for the best.
When I was going through separation and then divorce I took great comfort in this passage:
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, (7) and the peace of God, that is superior to
every frame of mind, shall be garrisoning your hearts and your apprehensions in Christ Jesus."
I made a large blackboard and nailed it to my wall, above my desk and wrote that passage out.
What really hit me one day was "with thanksgiving." It is one thing to pray and petition God for things needed but quite another to do it all "with thanksgiving." So I began to thank him for all His many blessings including the separation and possible divorce. Why thank someone if they have not given you something? So I perceived that this experience too is of God for my maturing process. Such thankfulness took the sting out of it all. And, according to the passage, it really did garrison my heart and my apprehensions like an army. It protected my heart from fear. Looking back (the divorce occurred around 20 years ago) I see it truly was for the best.
Yes, many just want something as though God must give them something. We have to have a genuine appreciation for it and be thankful and that also involves both mental and physical activity.
What really hit me one day was "with thanksgiving." It is one thing to pray and petition God for things needed but quite another to do it all "with thanksgiving." So I began to thank him for all His many blessings including the separation and possible divorce. Why thank someone if they have not given you something? So I perceived that this experience too is of God for my maturing process. Such thankfulness took the sting out of it all. And, according to the passage, it really did garrison my heart and my apprehensions like an army. It protected my heart from fear. Looking back (the divorce occurred around 20 years ago) I see it truly was for the best.
I think it is very important to be thankful. When I pray/talk to God I always say thank you. Even when I am going through a really hard time, I still am appreciative. Even if God does nothing, knowing you are not alone is comforting, and that is something to be thankful for as well.
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) tends to spring to mind. While it must be nice and comforting to believe that you will be ok if you got your potato (see 'The Truth' by Terry Pratchett) this is a father sad avoidance of uncomfortable reality.
