We’re living in a troubled world. And our problems have only gotten worse with the coronavirus pandemic. Some experts today say America is going through a mental health crisis. In fact, in October of 2020, the American Psychological Association created the publication Stress in America 2020: A National Mental Health Crisis.
Consider some of the findings:
“Despite several months of acclimating to a new reality and societal upheaval spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are struggling to cope…. Nearly 2 in 3 adults (65%) say the current amount of uncertainty in our nation causes them stress. Further, 3 in 5 (60%) say the number of issues America faces currently is overwhelming to them…. Issues they are stressed about are not going away, they are piling up.”
Think about it. The effect of the virus has had a dramatic impact on many more people than just those touched directly by the sickness. The societal disruption it has caused has affected the mental and emotional health of millions of Americans. And it’s the same in many places around the world. On October 5, 2020, the World Health Organization published an article stating:
“Bereavement, isolation, loss of income and fear are triggering mental health conditions or exacerbating existing ones…. The pandemic is increasing demand for mental health services.” (“COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey,” October 5, 2020).
How can we survive the trials and difficulties of these troubling times? How do we fight the crushing sense of discouragement many face today? All too often, in our secular world, the most important stress-beating tool is ignored or outright rejected. And yet, it’s something we ALL need to put into practice, to have peace of mind in a distressing world. What is it? Personal prayer to God.
In today’s program, we’ll explain how praying to your Creator, the God of Heaven, is THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTION you can take right now to have peace of mind in our troubled world.
And we’re going to make available to you, a free study guide, Twelve Keys to Answered Prayer. This booklet contains helpful, practical advice to make prayer an essential part of your life.
So, join us now, on Tomorrow’s World, as we explore how to have “Peace of Mind Through Personal Prayer.”
Consider some of the findings:
“Despite several months of acclimating to a new reality and societal upheaval spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are struggling to cope…. Nearly 2 in 3 adults (65%) say the current amount of uncertainty in our nation causes them stress. Further, 3 in 5 (60%) say the number of issues America faces currently is overwhelming to them…. Issues they are stressed about are not going away, they are piling up.”
Think about it. The effect of the virus has had a dramatic impact on many more people than just those touched directly by the sickness. The societal disruption it has caused has affected the mental and emotional health of millions of Americans. And it’s the same in many places around the world. On October 5, 2020, the World Health Organization published an article stating:
“Bereavement, isolation, loss of income and fear are triggering mental health conditions or exacerbating existing ones…. The pandemic is increasing demand for mental health services.” (“COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey,” October 5, 2020).
How can we survive the trials and difficulties of these troubling times? How do we fight the crushing sense of discouragement many face today? All too often, in our secular world, the most important stress-beating tool is ignored or outright rejected. And yet, it’s something we ALL need to put into practice, to have peace of mind in a distressing world. What is it? Personal prayer to God.
In today’s program, we’ll explain how praying to your Creator, the God of Heaven, is THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTION you can take right now to have peace of mind in our troubled world.
And we’re going to make available to you, a free study guide, Twelve Keys to Answered Prayer. This booklet contains helpful, practical advice to make prayer an essential part of your life.
So, join us now, on Tomorrow’s World, as we explore how to have “Peace of Mind Through Personal Prayer.”
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