Self control is a trap based on judgments we make about ourselves, God, and our world. Exercising self control requires a great deal of energy, time and further judgments to determine which way we want to apply control over ourselves.

This is contrary to Grace. Let go and Let God is really the way to go. That’s what becoming still and knowing God is all about.

Don’t worry about keeping your mind on God forever. Just notice what your mind does in this moment. Intend for your mind to be still and communicate with God and then just observe. Your mind cannot continue it’s wandering when you become quiet and simply observe. If you judge it’s wanderings and attempt to control – there you go again – off down the road away from stillness.

By becoming the observer you are giving it nothing to run with. You’re providing no stimulus for thought and it will slow down.

Forever is just the accumulation of now moments. Be present and observe now.

Make sense?

That’s what the mind does. It’s essential for it’s survival – or so it thinks.

Try just becoming the observer – just observe what your mind is doing without becoming frustrated. Don’t judge it. I have found that when I do this it slows down to a point where I’m comfortable in stillness.

Persistence can become a form of resistance which may make it worse.

Robert

Rachel

I believe you are exactly where you need to be – and completely within God’s will. Sometimes it feels like we’re not making any progress, but we can’t see the whole picture. Even when it feels like we’re getting nowhere, we are experiencing life and learning important lessons.
More and more I’m realizing the importance of enjoying the journey and resting in the path God has laid before us.
Simply trust.

Robert