Worry and Stress! Skip to main content

Worry and Stress!

What benefit do you get from being stressed?

7 "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." (1 Peter 5:7) (NLT).

When you begin to worry about things your life becomes affected by it. You begin to overthink things that then may lead to stress. As I have discussed in an earlier blog 'Do you trust him', trust in God and have 100% faith in him! Let go of your worry and stress. Worry is unnecessary; God will take care of all your worries and needs, so there's no need to worry! God cares for your needs, the things you get anxious about and also the things you stress about. If anything, refuse to worry about the things you so easily worry about because it is unnecessary, unhealthy, unhelpful, and unnatural. Worrying about something doesn't change anything. You cannot exactly see the future or worry about the past because of your control. It only makes you more anxious and stressed. Worrying and stressing about things are unhelpful! Worry is unhealthy, it changes who you are as a person. The Bible says, "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." (1 Peter 5:7) (NLT). Worry and stress causes your body to become a hazard for health problems. 

How do you de-stress? How do you stop worrying about things? Some people nap, go for some retail therapy, go out with friends, go to see a movie, or even travel to another country. These things may rest your body but it won't rest de-stress your spirit, the inner core. Only God can truly give you the inner tranquillity you need, that will de-stress you and your soul. The Bible says, 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) (NLT). Before you even become tired from stressing and worrying, remember that God is the Only One who understands you, your needs, and your soul. So before you take that nap, or go out with your friends, go watch a movie, or retail therapy, always remember that God wants you to spend time with Him! 

Why do we turn to things instead of to run to God? Why do we not listen to God and his word? Why do we think that we can handle it on our own? Things like stress, anxiety, and worry prevent us from realising that God is waiting on us to come to Him, to seek Him and to meditate and spend time with Him! So, the first thing to do when the feeling of worry and stress try to take over is to call on God, call out for help, call for Him to help you and to give you the strength and ability when you are going though tough times, rather the desires and plans you had to try to handle your stress and worries. God wants to give you peace, so let Him!


Image result for 1 peter 5:7















Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for being there. Thank you that we can turn to you through our happiness and sadness. Help us to stay connected to you. To be yoked to you Lord. Thank you for helping us to reconnect with you when we detach and fall disconnected to you. Help us to give up control. Thank you God. In Jesus' name. Amen!

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Maintaining Balance in Our Lives! Managing Your Time!

Do you experience pressure from friends, from family, or work which disturbs your peace of mind? Have you felt that there simply isn't enough time in the day to do all that you would like to do? Do you feel like you simply can't manage/balance your time because of so and so? Many people do find it difficult to do this. This is completely normal because we do live in a hectic world. Countless people seek complete serenity and balance in their lives. Some struggle because they are trying to find the balance, peace of mind, on their own, but it is merely impossible to go through life trying to solve your own issues and situations. It is accepting to seek help. Help from God! With God The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit you are never alone. When the feeling of overwhelmedness exhausts you, you need to begin looking at your relationship with God and also your faith. Do Not allow your Faith to become less because of your temporary feeling or situation! Instead, let your Fa

Contentment... Are You Satisfied With What You Have or Do You Always Want More?

In life, we must be more  Grateful and Thankful than anything else. This is because everything that is given to us is a Gift and a Blessing from God. Every breath we take is a gift given from God and we would not be able to take our next breath if God didn't give it to us. Ecclesiastes (6: 9) states, " Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless—like chasing the wind". (NLT) Do you compare what you have to what other's have? Why? What causes the feeling of envy? Do you find yourself competing with others and what they have? Why? For instance, do you say to yourself 'I want that handbag, it looks good on her. I want one for myself'. Or 'Why does she have a boyfriend/fiance/husband and I don't'. Or 'Why am I going through what I'm going through. Why can't I have a life like hers/his?'. Why did she get a better grade and we completed the assignment together?'.

Having a Better relationship with God

"They were to look for God... and find Him because He is not far from each one of us. It is in Him that we live and move and keep on living". Acts 17:27 (NLV). You know that you want a better relationship with God, you just don't know how. God is always available to you if you "..seek Him with all your heart" (Deuteronomy 4:29). You personally need to make time to read God's Word every day ! It might not be easy but it is worth it! Between the busyness of life e.g work, school activities, church, volunteering etc.. You need to make the time to be in His Word. Just You and Him. It clearly declares in the Bible "Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty, is divided between God and the world". James 4:8 (NLT). God wants us to know him! That's a fact! Here are some tips on how you can have a Better relationship with God: 1. Schedule God's Word- Write a s