Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
In this verse, Jesus Christ invites those that have struggles and those who are buried with issues and dilemmas. He invites people who have come to the point where they begin to feel as if all hope is lost. Mental, physical and spiritual fatigue are the bi-products of heavy burdens that we attempt to bare single handedly. Trying to handle our problems and situations on our own, more times than not, usually creates un-wanted and un-needed stress. Hebrews 12:3 states that we become faint in our minds, if we do not consider He that endured, "He" being Jesus Christ. To consider Him means to rely on Him - to share our load with Him.
Quite often we are even weighed down by false doctrine and seducing spirits, unknowingly, according to I Timothy 4:1. False slogans and mindsets such as "sometimes we win, sometimes we lose", or "sometimes God says yes, and sometimes he says no," are just two examples of lies that are derived straight from the pits of hell, and are really doctrines of the devil because they are the exact opposite of what the word of God says. According to 2 Corinthians 1:20, God always answers with a "yea", or yes. In 2 Corinthians 2:14 we will find that Apostle Paul says God always causes us to triumph in Christ. Therefore, the mentality of "winning some and losing some" is not scriptural, and if it is not scriptural, or has not been Holy Spirit inspired, then we should not partake in this mindset.
"Well, what are the sources of stress?" you may ask. There are five major sources of stress that I can think of, with five solutions to the sources also.
1) Uncertainty About the Future - Hebrews 10:34-39 teaches us not to relinquish our confidence in the will of God and the promises of God. Verse 38 says that the just shall live by faith.
2) Unresolved Conflict - Ephesians 4:26-27 instructs us to not let a day pass without resolving our conflicts. Doing so will give room for Satan to insert doubt, confusion, worry, along with a host of other demonic spirits, into our hearts and inner man.
3) Unrealistic Comparison - 1 John 4:17 reads "...because as he is, so are we in this world." If we are compared to God Himself, why should we waste time and energy comparing ourselves to our peers and wanting what the Jones' have. We have eternal life - what more do we need?
4) Unconfessed Sin - In Psalm 32:1-5, David explains that his sin was forgiven when he acknowledged his sin (Verse 5). In verse 3, David said that when he kept silence, or when he held his sin within, his physical condition suffered (his bones waxed old). I believe that a lot of sickness and disease that exists within the bodies of people today are due to unconfessed sins. Confess the sins and begin the healing process.
5) Unrealized Expectation - Romans 5:5 says that as long as we have hope, we will not be ashamed, we will not fail or miss the mark because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts. Hope never fails. Our hope should never end. We shatter the stress of unrealized expectation by sustaining our hope and faith in the word of God.
These five sources of stress are not only trouble for our mental and physical health, but are detrimental to our spiritual growth as Christians. We cannot be used by God to our fullest potential if we continue to allow stress to act as a major stronghold within our daily lives. Cancel the stress today. Cut off stress today. Let's cast our cares on the Lord and share our burdens with Him. Use the word of God to dismantle the lies of Satan, the enemy of God's will. As we all know, Satan's main objective is to steal, kill and destroy. Let's slam the door shut on Satan's face by understanding who we are in the eyes of God and understanding God's promises for us.
BE KINGDOM MINDED, CANCEL STRESS AND BE BLESSED!
Would you like to receive more information about how God can dismantle the levels of stress in your life? If so, then you will definitely want to sign up for Maurice Perry's Christian Newsletter today.
If you are seeking to lay a sound foundation for biblical truths, then his newsletter is the answer. The information that is shared in the newsletter is great for pastor's study, theological research and interesting bible study topics.
Sign up for his Christian Newsletter at http://www.todays-word.com/signup.html today!
scheduled maid service Northbrook ..I was a psychotherapist for... Read More
If you live in the early part of the twenty-first... Read More
1. 5-minute rule. How many times do we say, "This... Read More
A friend has this quotation on his office wall: "I... Read More
Are You Too Stressed?Is your stomach all tied up in... Read More
Imagine driving down the road. You are driving with a... Read More
Imagine going through your whole life in the constant fear... Read More
A stressless lifestyle? That's very easy to say. Yet it... Read More
As Montaigne said, "he who fears he will suffer, already... Read More
For those of you who have been living in a... Read More
We are not designed for long term stress.It causes us... Read More
Stress. The word brings to mind many different definitions doesn't... Read More
Everywhere I go, I hear the same unpleasant sentence repeated... Read More
The United Nations declares workplace stress to be a worldwide... Read More
Looking for mindfulness? Who ya gonna call?Try dialing M.It's easy... Read More
Many people go through the motions during Christmas. If not... Read More
Every day we are faced with a situation where our... Read More
After a stressful day as a computer programmer, Jim pulled... Read More
1. The Law of EveryoneIt is not neccessarily wrong to... Read More
Elizabeth, 32, cried during anger management class as she told... Read More
How much attention is paid to one of the biggest... Read More
Anyone who has ever worked knows that stress is part... Read More
1. The Law of StagnationThis is also known as first... Read More
At what age does the benefit of play cease? Child... Read More
"Let your mind be quiet, realizing the beauty of the... Read More
reliable maid service Highland Park ..Work related tensions, personal issues and abnormal lifestyles are the... Read More
When Army leaders fail to control battlefield stress, they lose... Read More
One of the hardest forms of stress to avoid is... Read More
My son was watching a Richard Scarry video this morning... Read More
THE ENCHANTED SELF? teaches you how to access positive states... Read More
1)Excessive worryNo, I'm not saying "don't worry, be happy."Well-used worry... Read More
There may be so much you want to change in... Read More
Rest.It's a good thing to do. As the story goes,... Read More
Most people know of the importance of exercise as a... Read More
Looking for some quick stress relief?Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker,... Read More
More than two-thirds of visits to doctors' surgeries are for... Read More
Q: What is Stress?A: Very basically it is the physical,... Read More
Everybody deals with fear and anxiety, however some people have... Read More
Traffic jams. Toddler tantrums. Deadlines at work. Money troubles. Too... Read More
Take a moment to think about the week that just... Read More
Are you a person who has a keen imagination, a... Read More
"Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into... Read More
Aromatherapy is very therapeutic when it comes to healing emotional... Read More
Stress relief and managementRecognizing stress symptoms can be a positive... Read More
For those who are suffering from stress, just about the... Read More
Panic.Heart racing. Palms sweating. Breathing rapid and shallow. Mouth dry.... Read More
Q: "My career, though very very stressful, is one that... Read More
In his book, The 22 Non-Negotiable Laws of Wellness, author... Read More
"I'm stressed out."If you find yourself thinking--or saying--this on a... Read More
Q. Help! I moved from the Dallas to Denver. I... Read More
Stress Management |