However, continuous exposure to stressors results in our body’s inability to handle stress as blood vessels, heart muscles, and other tissue may deteriorate from constant overstimulation. Stress increases the likelihood of becoming ill, produces illness, and can even make it difficult to recover from illness. Not to scare you, but research has shown that long-term stress can lead to ulcers, high blood pressure, and arthritis. STRESS that dirty little five-lettered word – is our physical and emotional response to the situations that threaten or somehow challenge us. It usually happens when we feel like we have lost control. It tends to creep up on us when we’re tired, sick, late to an appointment or work, approaching a deadline, thinking about finances, or when we’ve taken on too many responsibilities. When circumstances seem unpredictable or out of our control, we feel stress. Situations that are ambiguous or confusing often invite stress. Even too much of a good thing can cause stress (i.e., ministry or hospitality). No matter what your trigger is, anxiety is usually an overwhelming response to our lack of trust in God and not enough time spent in His presence. So, simply trust in God and you’ll never feel stressed again! If only it were really that easy. Life is way too complicated, and we are much too vulnerable in our human condition to ever escape the inevitable battles with stress. It can be a reminder that our lives have drifted away from Him. So, the next time you feel stressed, frustrated, and overwhelmed by life, family, work, “to do” lists, deadlines, _ (fill in the blank) – stop everything, and take time to relax, relate, and release: It may also indicate that we have stopped relying on Him for our daily strength. Relax – Read a book slowly drink a cup of coffee take a long hot, lavender-scented bath or do whatever it is you find absolutely relaxing. Remind yourself that you’re only human, but our sovereign God has your situation under His complete control. A few of my favorite “de-stressing” scriptures: Philippians 4:6–7 2 Peter 1:3 Matthew 11:28–29 Matthew 6:34 Jeremiah 17:7–8 Psalm 4:8 John 14:27.Relate – Spend time with God in prayer and meditation. Its absolutely impossible to praise God and be stressed at the same time. Our lives were simply not meant to have too much of anything in it. Remember, God is not the author of stress (otherwise known as confusion and chaos) (1 Corinthians 14:33, NIV) – that’s the devil’s work. Sometimes we simply have to pull back and say “no” to people, events, tasks, and even ourselves. Stress is God’s way of grabbing our attention. Why do women who can't walk in heels insist on wearing them? Girl just stop! You don't have to do it.Instead of propelling us to do more, it should prompt us to stop and spend time with Him.When will DRIOD and iPhone users end the beef? Yes Samsung makes better phones and I don't give a fuck.I have to spend money on lip waxes and chin waxes. Why do women have to grow facial hair? It's not fair Jesus.I can't trust people who wash their eyebrows off every day! LMAO! You can still be spiritual and not believe in religion.
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