As I mentioned in my last post, Christians are not immune to the pressures of life. Everyone deals with stress at some point in their life.
When we realize we may have a problem or something is seriously wrong, the fastest way to the solution is to admit that we have a problem. Sometimes it's not easy to admit we are just barely hanging on by a thread, and can't seem to manage our own life.
When we recognize the problem, it requires an honest self-evaluation and our humble confession. Psalm 32:2 (ESV) tells us, “Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Once we can deal honestly with our problem, we can begin to get the help we need.”
If we are at our wits end, we have to stop beating ourself up. We’re human, we live in a fallen world where problems are inevitable. We can’t do it on our own, so must turn to God and to others for help.
If we're not getting enough rest, we need to take time to restore our physical body. Eat a proper diet, get regular exercise, and start learning how to balance work, ministry, and family time. We may need to find a support system of a Christian friend(s) who understand what we're going through. If we're sick, or working through a loss or tragedy, we may need to step back from our normal responsibilities. Give ourself time and space to heal, and allow God to help us deal with the circumstances in life.
This may be a practical way to eliminate stress in our lives. But we also need to remember not to neglect the spiritual side of the matter.
Stay Calm, breathe deep, talk to God and live in His Peace that passes all our understanding.
Blessings,
Pastor Chuck
When we realize we may have a problem or something is seriously wrong, the fastest way to the solution is to admit that we have a problem. Sometimes it's not easy to admit we are just barely hanging on by a thread, and can't seem to manage our own life.
When we recognize the problem, it requires an honest self-evaluation and our humble confession. Psalm 32:2 (ESV) tells us, “Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Once we can deal honestly with our problem, we can begin to get the help we need.”
If we are at our wits end, we have to stop beating ourself up. We’re human, we live in a fallen world where problems are inevitable. We can’t do it on our own, so must turn to God and to others for help.
If we're not getting enough rest, we need to take time to restore our physical body. Eat a proper diet, get regular exercise, and start learning how to balance work, ministry, and family time. We may need to find a support system of a Christian friend(s) who understand what we're going through. If we're sick, or working through a loss or tragedy, we may need to step back from our normal responsibilities. Give ourself time and space to heal, and allow God to help us deal with the circumstances in life.
This may be a practical way to eliminate stress in our lives. But we also need to remember not to neglect the spiritual side of the matter.
Stay Calm, breathe deep, talk to God and live in His Peace that passes all our understanding.
Blessings,
Pastor Chuck
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