Dealing With Stress Plan And Pray
Friday June 2, 2017
Stress comes with daily living. Problems show up without notice. We need to have a plan in place to handle the unexpected events and stress that life brings.
God is aware of all our circumstances. They are no surprises to Him. When we pray, God is ready and willing to give us wisdom and the strength to endure the event that has surprised us, or perhaps even shocked us. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV)
We have an enemy of our soul who lurks around seeking someone to destroy. Satan’s desire is to drive us to a breaking point as he tries to deceive us into thinking we can, or must, handle stress in our own limited ability and cleverness. By having us focus and obsess on a problem and our inability to handle it, he brings us into fear which weakens our trust in God. The key to handling stress is to rely on God’s power at the initial stage of any problem. Knowing and trusting in God’s word is another essential component in a stress reducing plan. We gain strength as we allow God to stabilize our emotions with His peace, infuse our hearts with His joy, and provide us with His wisdom.
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. (Ephesians 6:10-11 NLT)
The Bible is a toolbox containing tools which enable us to stand firm in every stressful situation. Let’s not neglect to use them.
Prayer: Loving God, Forgive me for the times I have allowed a stressful situation to devastate me. Help me to not lean on my own understanding but always to remember that You could and would help, if you were sought. AMEN
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