Philippians 4:4—Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I will say rejoice. In chapter 3, verse 1, Paul had told them to rejoice in the Lord. He told them the same thing three times! Why do you think Paul repeated himself? How often does this verse say we are to rejoice? Do you know what
Read MoreEphesians 2:6—God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. Think about God sitting in heaven, on His throne. He is the King of Kings. He has ultimate authority and power. Now, think about the fact that you are seated with Him. Notice that is past
Read MoreLast week we looked at God’s love, mercy and grace toward us and what Jesus did for us on the cross. Today, let’s look at Ephesians 2:6—And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 1:20-21 says that God raised Jesus from the dead
Read MoreMany times we live as if Satan is in charge, as if he has more power than we do. We focus on his power and fail to see that in Christ, we have already won the victory. Jesus did it once and for all on the cross. He won! He already won! Do you believe
Read MoreSometimes we look at what we don’t have, rather than looking at what we do have. God has done so much for us. Look at Ephesians 2:4-6—But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you
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 MoreOver the next few blogs we’re going to look at some of the resources Jesus used to manage His stress. There are many more in All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go. One stress management technique that Jesus used was His trust in the Father. 1 Peter 2:23 says, “When they hurled their insults at
Read MoreEven Jesus experienced symptoms of stress. Look what Luke 22:44 says, “Being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” Look what Jesus went through for us. What does this verse say to you about spirituality and stress symptoms? Why do people so often think
Read MoreMatthew 26:25, 49—Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “Yes, it is you.” Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Some things you can do today with God’s name: Rabbi is a title of great respect and honor, often used with great
Read MoreIsaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Think about this verse today. How can it help you with your stress? In this world, there is very little perfect peace. Instead there is turmoil and stress. What does this verse say we need to do
Read MoreThink about Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. This is an amazing verse. Look at the seemingly oxymorons in this verse: The God of peace is the one who will crush Satan. Why doesn’t it say the “God of
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
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Read MoreDid Jesus really have negative feelings? Matthew 26:36-38: “Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane,… and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, ‘My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.’” Sometimes we think that we
Read MoreGod’s Name of the Day: Ever Present Help in Trouble Psalms 46:1—God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Some things you can do today with God’s name: Do you ever wish someone was there to help you when you are in a predicament? The Lord is always there to help. No
Read MoreSpiritual Warfare—a source of stress? 1 Peter 5:8—Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Spiritual warfare is not a source of stress we often consider, yet it is very real. We have an enemy who “prowls around like a roaring lion
Read MoreGod’s Name of the Day: Dwelling Place Psalms 90:1-2—Lord you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Some things you can do today with God’s name: In this stressful day and age, we
Read MoreChildren are obviously affected by stress. In two studies at Ohio State, children 7-12 named 908 different stressors! Another study by the University of Delaware revealed that children report higher stress levels than parents. In order to help stressed out kids, parents first need to recognize it in their child. Two important signs of stress
Read MoreSuffering? No thanks. 1 Peter 2:21—To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps. Most of us would rather not have to suffer. Think about this verse. What is the Lord showing you today through it? We have a great article on suffering
Read MoreWhy should I forgive someone who has hurt me? Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Meditate on this verse. Ask the Lord to show you what He wants you to learn from it today. How did God forgive you? How much
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