What can you learn about managing your stress from 2 Corinthians 5:2-4? 2 Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, 3 because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. 4 For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish
Read MoreAnswer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1 NIV The book of Psalms is filled with King David’s prayers, many when he was stressed out. We can learn so much from them that will help us. In
Read MorePsalm 136:26—Give thanks to the God of heaven. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Thank God, who did it all! His love never quits! (The Message) Our God is the God of Heaven. He created heaven and earth and He reigns over both. What does it mean to you today that He
Read MorePsalm 136:24—He saved us from our enemies. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Rescued us from the trampling boot, His love never quits. (The Message) We’re continuing to read and think about Psalm 136. Isn’t it amazing all the great reminders of what He has done and His unconditional love for us?
Read MorePsalm 136:23—He remembered us in our weakness. His faithful love endures forever. (New Living Translation) God remembered us when we were down, His love never quits. (The Message) Think about this. God remembers you in your weakness. He understands that we are weak, because He created us. I have grown to appreciate my weaknesses, because it’s
Read MorePsalm 136:17-20—Give thanks to him who struck down mighty kings. His faithful love endures forever. He killed powerful kings— His faithful love endures forever. Sihon king of the Amorites, His faithful love endures forever. and Og king of Bashan. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Once again we see God’s faithful love in
Read MorePsalm 136:16—Give thanks to him who led his people through the wilderness. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) The God who marched his people through the desert, His love never quits. (The Message) Do you ever feel like you’re wandering around in a wilderness? Do you think God might be there leading
Read MorePsalm 136:14-15—He led Israel safely through (the Red Sea), His faithful love endures forever. but he hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) God shows His love for us in some very unusual ways sometimes, like He did in these verses. Think about why
Read MorePsalm 136:13—Give thanks to him who parted the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Here is another amazing miracle God did for the Israelites, because He loved them. Read the story in Exodus 13 and 14. It’s exciting to watch how God worked. What has God done for you to
Read MorePsalm 136:12—He acted with a strong hand and powerful arm. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Took Israel in hand with his powerful hand, His love never quits. (The Message) How have you seen God act with a strong hand or a powerful arm in your life? If you don’t think you have,
Read MorePsalm 136:11—He brought Israel out of Egypt. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) And rescued Israel from Egypt’s oppression, His love never quits. (The Message) How have you seen God rescue you from an impossible situation, like He did with the Israelites when they were in Egypt? God’s love helped the Israelites through a
Read MorePsalm 136:10—Give thanks to him who killed the firstborn of Egypt. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) How on earth can God killing the firstborn of Egypt show you and me His faithful love? Think about that. God killed all the firstborn to save His people, to rescue them. It was the
Read MorePsalm 136:7-9. Give thanks to him who made the heavenly lights— His faithful love endures forever. the sun to rule the day, His faithful love endures forever. and the moon and stars to rule the night. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) Now read this passage in the Message: The God who
Read MorePsalm 136:6—Give thanks to him who placed the earth among the waters. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) The God who laid out earth on ocean foundations, His love never quits. (The Message) God’s love never quits. Do you believe that? If not, ask the Lord to show you His great love today.
Read MorePsalm 136:5—Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully. His faithful love endures forever. (The New Living Translation) The God whose skill formed the cosmos, His love never quits. (The Message) Our God is such a great God. He made the heavens. Think about that. If you haven’t seen Louie Giglio’s DVD called “How
Read MoreLook what Jesus said when He was in His most stressful situation, when He was hanging on the cross, carrying all of our sins. Luke 23:34—Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Jesus is an amazing example of how to forgive
Read MorePrayer is another of Jesus’ stress management techniques. Take some time today to look at Matthew 26:36-44 and John 17 to see how prayer helped Jesus. You can click the links to read them online, or better yet, go to your own Bible. Meditate on Philippians 4:6-7 (New Living Translation), “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray
Read MoreHebrews 12:2—Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Some things you can do today with God’s name: This verse offers great ideas on
Read MoreNote: if you don’t have children at home, who do you know who could benefit from this? Please pass this on. A couple of weeks ago we talked about recognizing stress in children. Once you recognize it you can help them by drawing them out so they can talk about it. Talking it out may
Read MoreAre you stressed? Stress is running rampant in this day and age. Is it harming you? Matthew 11:28-30—”Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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
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