Turning Terror To Triumph

Turning Terror To Triumph – by Dr. Lucy Papillon

Dr. Papillon’s new book presents a proven way to retain control, gain solice, and keep inner peace in the face of today’s often horrific news events.

Amazing Grace from Seven Verses in Psalms

On the day the world changed, terror became rampant.   For thousands of years those who wanted to restore their lives turned to Grace in the form of Verses from Psalms.   This book by Dr. Lucy Papillon is the answer to prayers prayed since the world as we knew it came to a halt.   On September 11, the normalcy of our lives was punctuated by dramatic devastation that shocked and angered us.

As we watched and waited for the recovery of life from the rubble, we knew that more had changed than the New York skyline.   One of the great truths of this time is that there is an emptiness in the soul of modern humanity.   As one person in a recent survey put it: “9-11 has left a hole – a “Ground Zero” – in my soul.”

A search for answers is pervasive.   Yet, response to such human horror and atrocity ultimately takes the shape of questions that we have no answers for.   Finally we scream to no one in particular that we must have a word from God.

Because of the terror associated with September 11, religious movements are exploding.   People are turning to spirituality as never before, not necessarily housed in buildings because old forms must mutate into new ones as we make our way through these moments lived in utter disbelief.

As we look for ways to assuage our panic, not only about the future but about any personal struggle or turmoil we are experiencing in our lives, TURNING TERROR TO TRIUMPH – AMAZING GRACE FROM SEVEN VERSES IN PSALMS is a perfect resource for solace, comfort, and the peace that passes understanding.

Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

In the aftermath of one of the worst atrocities we have ever experienced, we are called to turn to our faith in an even more profound way than we had ever expected to.   We are asked to focus on the goodness and mercy that can follow us.   We cry out in anguish, though, “how can we even think about words like these when such horrors have occurred?”   Yet, it is in this time of greatest struggle that we must bring these words to mind.   Faith becomes personal only when it is all we have to cling to.

When we stay in fear, we lose the perspective of what God is, who God is in our lives and what God can do through us.   Jesus never lost sight of what God was for Him or what these words meant.   Nor did He forget what God was able to do on earth due to Jesus’ being completely committed.   Jesus never lost sight of who He was as the Son of God.   He understood that goodness and mercy would follow Him no matter what.   He was chosen to present the Presence everywhere He went.

Jesus has said – we can do even more than He.   Can we?   Will we?   Keep in mind that goodness and mercy can show up in many different forms.   We must be ready to accept our goodness, even when it looks like a cross.   We have to be able to recognize mercy, even as we deny we yearn for its gifts.   When we can do these things, we will definitely be experiencing what these words are.

We think we know how “mercy” and “goodness” will manifest in our lives.   We imagine, for example, that goodness means we will never have to feel pain, never have to experience suffering.   If that is so, how come Jesus’ life wasn’t free of these (We are always to dwell in the house of the Lord.) things? Did He not suffer on the cross?   Yet, Jesus said that goodness and mercy would follow us the rest of our lives.   It was the way Jesus walked through His human pain, “Not my will but Thine be done,” that made all the difference in His experience of life.

It is the last part of this verse, though, that completes our understanding of how this verse ministers to our turning terror into triumph.   When we dwell in the house of the Lord – not just some of the time and not just in the midst of great horror, but all the time – we will know the peace that comes with that kind of steadfast obedience to our faith.

We can take from this verse that as long as we allow God to be our guide, direct our every step, dwell with us, we need not be terrorized.   The Source of our life will carry us through all things.   God is with us always.   When we keep our attention on that knowing, it is inevitable that we will experience goodness and mercy accompanying us the entire journey.

(Solace is always present.)

Never leave the inner realm, that Kingdom of Heaven within you, if you want to have the kind of Grace that can be found even (or especially) in the midst of chaos and turmoil.   It is available anytime that you turn to that temple where God dwells.   Do so now.   Pray for and simultaneously be grateful for the solace you need.   It is already present, it only takes turning your focus to that inner place of silence for it to be recognized.

(Let no one remove you from where you are born to reside.)

Continue to return there whenever fear begins to attempt to inhabit you.   You are not a place for fear.   Realize how it is not welcome in the holiest of all places, God within your Being.   And, it is up to you to guard your realm, keeping away all unwanted experiences.

What are you willing to do to keep this peace?   Let no one (or event) remove you from where you were born to reside.   Only you can prevent any intruders, be they unwanted feelings or actual human beings.   As you accept that goodness and mercy are with you always and that you do dwell with God no matter what, terror dissolves and triumph reigns.

TO ORDER YOUR COPY OF TURNING TERROR TO TRIUMP, PLEASE CONTACT DR. PAPILLON AT (800) 466-5564 or by email at lucy@drpapillon.com.

Testimonials – What People Are Saying

” One of the beautiful advantages of this book is that it will be valuable to all those who are undergoing any traumatic situation.   I certainly found that to be true for me.   It is a day-to-day guide for overcoming all of life’s upsets and occasions for terror.   Truly this book is an amazing act of grace in allowing people to have the benefit of wise and Godly counsel.   Thank you for this gift. ”

- Betty
Artist & Songwriter

” What a landmark book for me.   I terrorize myself more than the media, other people, events, or situations terrify me.   This book gave me tools to quit that self-destructive behavior and begin to focus on what can truly calm me down and provide me with an ongoing sense of great peace.   I am grateful to you. ”

- Neal
CEO of a major company

To order your copy please call 800 466-5564 or send an email to Dr. Papillon.