Just some thoughts about stress management and being a Christian. Isaiah wrote, "But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:31) So why are we so stressed out theses days? If your stressed, here's two things you can do about it.#1: Honor the Sabbath. Jesus made it clear that the Sabbath was established for our benefit. We need to rest and to worship. I know far too many Christians that have no idea of how the Sabbath really applies to their modern Christian lives. Think of it this way the Sabbath rest is your defense against stress. That's why making it to Sunday gathering or whenever you worship shouldn't be optional. Sunday worship is an opportunity to honor God, rest, and worship God. Don't miss out on the rest God wants to provide you on a weekly basis.
#2: Feed on the Word of God. The Bible is a very special book, the word of God. The Bible can encourage you when you are discouraged, provide hope, when you are hopeless, and direct you when you feel lost. So why do so many people turn to therapists (I'm not against good therapists or counselors) or hypnotists (not really in favor of hypnosis) to find relief from their stress? Why not turn to God's word in the Bible.
The Bible encourages us to meditate on the word of God. The word for 'meditate' is like a cow chewing it's cud. We are encouraged to read the word and then think about it over and over again -- that's feeding on the word of God.
#3: Give you situation to the Lord. Jesus encouraged us to turn to Him with our troubles. He said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) Sometimes we just have to accept that we cannot control our lives or the situations in my life. We need to give it over to the Lord.
I hope that helps if you are feeling stressed today or this week. Tom Ragsdell
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