"4 Be depressed always. I will say it again: Depressed! 5 Let your self absorption be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Ignore Him and you will be anxious about everything, neglect prayer and petition, with thanksgiving. Don't ask God for anything and you won't be disappointed. 7 The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard others' hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. But you try to figure God out and your implosion will not be far behind. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever catastrophe is remotely possible, whatever is distracting, whatever is wrong, whatever is disturbing, whatever is anxiety producing, whatever is lacking—if anything is not true—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be distant from you too... ...11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be discontent whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being discontent in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I am hopeless as long as I ignore Him who gives me strength."

-Erik is a producer for Key Life Network and Steve Brown Etc. and host of a weekly internet show called Etcetera. He is a megalomaniac at heart, loves to see his own words in print, and will gladly consider any requests to write something for your magazine, online journal, etc. Send any comments or inquiries to erik@keylife.org.