Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Stress at its core is simply a threat – real or perceived
The problem is in chronic stress your body never shuts down
- These Are The Seven Sources That Cause Stress Most Often In Today’s Lifestyle
1.Worry
2.Hurry
3.Crowds
- Multiple Choice
- Loss of Privacy
- Pluralism
- Fear of the future
PROVERBS 14:30
Today’s English Version
Peace of mind makes the body healthy.
It’s not always what you eat but what eats you that makes you unhealthy
- 7 SPIRITUAL HABITS THAT REDUCE STRESS
- Look to God to meet all my needs
Stop putting your security in things that you can lose
PSALM 23:1
New Living Translation
The Lord is my shepherd, so I have all I need.
ROMANS 8:32
Living Bible
Since God did not spare even His own Son for us but gave Him up for us, won’t He also surely give us everything else we need?
ISAIAH 30:15
New Living Translation
The Sovereign Lord says, “Only in returning to me and waiting for me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength!”
- Obey God’s instructions about rest
God wants you to learn the importance of rest
PSALM 23:2a
He makes me lie down…
My best requires rest
WHAT DO I DO ON MY SABBATH?
Three things you’re supposed to do on your Sabbath.
1.Rest my body
2.Refocus my spirit
- Recharge my emotions
It doesn’t really matter which day is your Sabbath
If you don’t come apart, you’re going to come apart
- Look to God to meet all my needs
- Obey God’s Instructions About Rest
- Recharge My Soul With Beauty
Ugliness stresses you out.
PSALM 23:2-3a
He makes me lie down in lush green meadows and leads me beside calm, quiet waters. He restores my soul.
You need to see beautiful scenes and you need to hear beautiful sounds in order to keep stress down in your life.
Let me give you some suggestions:
- Get outside every day
- Start the day with God not the media
The first seven minutes of your day set your mood every day.
- Intentionally put beauty around you
PHILIPPIANS 4:8
Message
You’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious – the best, not the worst; the
beautiful, not the ugly.
Whatever you give your attention to is going to either raise or lower your stress
- Go to God for guidance
A common source of stress in your life is indecision
PSALM 23:3
He guides me in the right paths for His name’s sake.
- Trust God in the dark valleys
When you go through loss there are always two common reactions
1.Fear
2.Grief
Grief is the way we get through the transitions of life.
Not once in the Bible does it say, grieve not, sorrow not, weep not, cry not.
What it does say is fear not.
And IT SAYS THAT 365 TIMES
PSALM 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow
of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff comfort me.
Shadows can’t hurt you. PSALM 142:3
Today’s English Version
When I am ready to give up, He knows what I should do.
- Let God Be My Defender
Little people belittle people. Great people make people feel great.
PSALM 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, and You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
PSALM 18:1-2
How I love You, Lord! You are my defender, my
protector, and my strong fortress. In You I am safe.
You protect me like a shield.
It takes a lot of faith to rest when you’re under attack
- Expect God to finish what He starts in me
PSALM 23:6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
MATTHEW 11:28-30
Revised Standard Version
Jesus: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
When I am “yoked” with Christ, we move together in the same direction and the same speed
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