SUNDAY DECEMBER 29
'My
people will live in peaceful dwelling places...' Isaiah 32:18 NIV
De-Stressing
Years ago stress was considered mostly a male
problem, but not anymore. Women are experiencing the stress of pursuing
perfection, looking a certain way, competing in the workplace, attempting to do
it all, never saying no, and having no time for themselves. That's not how God
wants you to live! 'The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of
righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. My people will live in
peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.'
(Isaiah 32:17-18 NIV) So, (male or female) here are two practical suggestions
for de-stressing: (1) Allow yourself more time. Since everything takes longer
than you think, having enough time to complete the job reduces your anxiety
greatly. Whenever you're under pressure, a good rule of thumb is to allow 20
percent more time than you think you'll need. (2) Be content with less A recent
study of thousands of households found that those who maintained lifestyles
beyond their means were more prone to stress related illnesses such as heart
attack and depression. 'He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house...'
(Proverbs 15:27 NKJV) You say, 'Does that mean God doesn't want me to get ahead
in life?' No, He just wants you to keep your priorities straight and to learn
to enjoy where you are, on your way to where you're going. If you're feeling
stressed today, pray: 'Lord, I need to be renewed. This business of living has
drained me. Thank You for ordaining quiet times and places of rest in the midst
of hectic schedules. Help me always to put You first and to find my place of
rest in You.'
Taken
from the Word for You Today devotional
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