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By Edward Sri, EWTN News, October 1, 2023

Edward Sri Edward Sri is a theologian, author and well-known Catholic speaker who appears regularly on EWTN. He has written several best-selling books, including Into His Likeness: Be Transformed as a Disciple, Walking with Mary and Who Am I to Judge?..

This article is based on Edward Sri’s newest devotional book, When You Pray: Trust, Surrender and the Transformation of Your Soul, which accompanies his new study, When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God (Ascension Press).

For me, prayer is a burst from my heart, it is a simple glance thrown toward heaven, a cry of thanksgiving and love in times of trial as well as in times of joy. ~St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Is there something troubling you right now: a certain relationship, a problem at work, a challenge with one of your kids, a financial stress? Is there something that causes you to lose your peace?

Jesus says, “Do not be anxious” (Matthew 6:35), but how can we maintain our peace and trust in God when so many worries weigh us down?

Anxiety Is Not From God

God, of course, wants us to give due attention to our responsibilities in life and plan for the future. That’s part of the virtue of prudence.

But whenever we lose our interior peace, it’s a sign we are falling into anxiety. It’s like the check-engine light in our car going off. It’s an indication something is seriously wrong. …

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