In the spiritual teaching we are told not to dwell upon our troubles, but instead, to realize the Presence of God where the troubles seems to be. Critics have suggested that this policy is “running away from life.” Is it?
Suppose you found yourself in a house that was on fire; what would you do? You would leave the burning building as rapidly as possible. Would this be running away from life? Would it not rather be seeking life?
Sickness, sin, fear, and limitation – these things are not life – they are partial death; and they are to be overcome by turning toward life, which is divine harmony.
To turn away from evil and realize God instead is to liberate yourself, to help the world, and to glorify God.
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth … (Isaiah 45:22).
This concept is called substitution. It does not allow us to ignore our troubles but instead requires that we confront them. It does however offer an alternate method for addressing our challenges. Rather than focusing on the problem on our own, by placing God where our problems are, we refocus on the solution and employ the Almighty on our behalf. Two important things happen when do this. First, we receive peace and second we receive God’s help and assurance of resolution in a way that is best for us. Then we can be free to live in the Eden God gave us in harmony, joy and gladness.
Running toward peace,
Running toward peace,
Z gardener
Good Morning Garden 
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