Dealing With Stress Plan And Pray
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.
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 breaking point as he attempts to deceive us into thinking we can, or must, handle the stress of our problems with our own limited capabilities. As we obsess on troubling events and our helplessness to handle them, the evil one will cause us to be fearful and that will weaken our trust in God. The key to handling stress is to seek God's help at the initial state of any problem. Knowing and trusting in God's unchanging Word is an essential component of 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.
God is aware of all our circumstances. There is nothing that is a surprise to Him. When we pray and seek His input, God is available and willing to give us wisdom in each situation we encounter.
The Bible is a toolbox and contains various tools for handling stressful situations. Let’s not neglect to find and use these tools in every situation we encounter.
Prayer: Loving God, Forgive me for the times I have allowed a stressful situation to devastate me. Help me to remember that You could and would help if You were sought. Amen
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