We have all experienced fear or worry in the face of a challenging situation. We remember being paralyzed, unable to concentrate or think clearly.

Just as a malfunctioning device cannot produce good results, a person troubled within cannot bear good fruit. Turmoil, which is the opposite of peace, creates a state conducive to the development of cardiovascular diseases and other psychological disorders. These health problems prevent the body from functioning optimally and hinder success.

“The human spirit sustains a person in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?” Proverbs 18:14

At the beginning of my internship as a lawyer at the Belgian Bar, I remember never having peace when I had to argue a case in court. I was often troubled inside because I felt I didn’t have a good command of the Dutch language.

I arrived in Belgium at the age of 17 and had to learn Dutch to continue my studies. Despite the years I spent at university pursuing a master’s degree in law, I always felt that I didn’t express myself well in Dutch. Lacking calm and confidence when going to court had a very negative impact on the quality of my arguments and their outcomes.

I would sometimes forget to mention several essential points because of the inner turmoil I was experiencing. I could easily lose a case to a less-prepared opponent simply because I let the turmoil take over. When I began to develop inner calm and confidence, my way of arguing changed, and my results improved.

I could now remember all the details of my cases without much effort. Calm and confidence had become my strength…

This text is an excerpt from the book “THE SECRETS OF INNER PEACE” written by Dominique MBOG.

We invite you to read the following article “THE STATE OF THE HEART IS AS IMPORTANT AS PRAYER.“

INNER TURMOIL.