We are living in days when stress is impacting so many people! Life is never going to be stress-free, because we live in a fallen world. God's Word tells us what to do in times of stress, "Cast all your cares, burdens, and anything that causes you stress upon the Lord."
I was reading in a book by John Maxwell, "Today Matters", and one of the chapters deals with stress. He said, that one hundred years ago, most causes of illness were related to infectious disease. Today, they are related to stress.
Everyone of us will have stress in our lives, but is stress becoming a problem. Ask yourself these questions that came from a National Association for Mental Health.
- Do minor problems and disappointments bother you more than they should?
- Are you finding it hard to get along with people (and them with you)?
- Have you found that you are not getting enjoyment out the things you use to enjoy?
- Do your anxieties haunt you?
- Are you afraid of situations or people that didn't bother you before?
- Have you become suspicious of people, even your friends?
- Do you ever feel trapped?
- Do you feel inadequate?
If you answer yes to many of these questions, then stress is becoming a problem to you. How are we going to handle the stress in our lives?
I would recommend the following things in times of great stress:
1. Pray for God's help, grace and wisdom in this stressful time!
2. Begin to deal with the things that you can change, and leave the rest up to God.
3. Take a break from the situation and allow God to minister to you.
4. Try to get a new perspective on your situation.
5. Exercise and eat properly!
Stress is a part of life, but God wants to be a bigger part of your life! Allow His presence to minister to you today!
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