Is your daily routine so busy and full of activities that it's causing you stress and agitation? We've all heard of the health risks associated with too much stress, but how can you reduce that stress and find peace in your life?

To achieve a sense of peace, you can turn to the gift of prayer and meditation. There are Many Benefits of Meditation and Prayer:

1. Stress reduction. Both meditation and prayer are wonderful for reducing stress. You'll find that it helps you learn how to leave the worries of life with your Heavenly Father.

2. Improved health. Many studies have proven that prayer and meditation foster vibrant health. Usually these health benefits, such as lower blood pressure and decreased risk of heart disease, occur because of the lowered stress levels. Physical problems are often a symptom of turmoil on the inside and prayer and meditation can help to overcome that turmoil.

3. Better control over your thoughts. Having negative thoughts from time to time is part of being human. Many people who are stressed don't believe they're able to control what they think. The stress mounts, tempers flair, and before long arguments ensue.

4. Happiness. Both peace of mind and happiness are true benefits of meditation and prayer. When you're able to find peace  through prayer and meditation, you're also welcoming happiness into your life.

5. Better concentration. As you pray and meditate, you welcome peace and tranquility into your mind, which then affects how you live your life. When you alleviate the stresses in your life, you're better able to concentrate on the things that are important, such as family or work.

Although prayer and meditation can provide peace in your life, it can be hard to make the time at first, but it's easier than you think. Simply find a quiet place in your home and allow yourself to speak with Christ as you would with a friend.  Relax, let the Holy Spirit guide your meditation and prayer and gain the Peace of Christ in your life.