When stressful situations come our way, and Jesus said they will, the best way forward is to make a conscious effort to turn to God and seek His help.
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 NIV)
Some of us obsess and get stressed over events of the past which cannot be changed. We replay the sound of unkind words said to us or envision the painful occurrences which caused us shame. We want those who hurt us to be brought to justice and the world to see how we have suffered. These memories cause us inner pain and pressure. God wants to help reduce that inner tension. His way of relieving emotional stress is for us to let go of resentments and to forgive those who have acted unkindly and unjustly towards us. Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. (Luke 6:37 NLT)
Some of us worry about future events we feel we will be unable to cope with, IF they happen. We may feel overwhelmed by our responsibilities to meet our own physical needs or those of our families and desire to run away. God promises to take care of our concerns if we ask Him.
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. (Colossians 4:19 NLT)
We can live free from the bondage of past, present, or future related stress by turning our will and our lives over to God’s care and trusting that He will show us a way forward, and give us strength to take the steady steps
Prayer: Loving God, I struggle with control in my life. Help me to let go of the things I cannot change and to purposefully change the things I can. Give me the will and the desire to trust You in all my ways. AMEN
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