Stress

  Stress

Pray for the citizens of Ukraine and an end to this and all wars. 

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything,

by prayer and petition, with Thanksgiving,

present your requests to God."

(Philippians 4:6 NIV). 

            Stress has become part of our lifestyle. We often go through our week wound up like a rubber band that has been twisted tighter and tighter. However, please recognize that the rubber band eventually breaks when wound too tight or stressed too long; it snaps. We are a higher life form than a rubber band, but we many snap when overstressed.                      

 We all need a way of unwinding during the most stressful times. There are many ways to release stress. Mine is by writing devotions for fellow Christians. Other ways are exercise, meditation, a chat with a friend, or reading. Paul's writings to the Philippians 4: 8 & 9 suggest that Faith is a tool to help us. 

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—

put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." 

Focus for Today: Let's focus selfishly on ourselves and feel God's peace and presence in our lives. When the "stress monster" wants to control our lives, read this passage, and let "the peace of God" control our lives. 

Prayer for Today:  Heavenly Father, the world seems to be a breeding ground for stress. There is always something to worry about; terror, hate, employment troubles, stock market woes- even severe weather. We pray that we may keep you and peace in our thoughts, that we have the presence of mind to make wise choices and release our stresses to find tranquility. Amen