Do not fear

The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. (Psalm 29:11KJV)

Stress is no fun. Whether as a student cramming before an important exam, a parent juggling the demands of work and family, someone facing a serious health problem, a professional struggling to stay current, or trying to stay on your feet in a shaky economy, everyone has experienced the debilitating effects of stress.

Some of the primary causes of stress may have changed since the Bible was written, but the Bible’s instruction and promises on the subject are as valid now as they were thousands of years ago.

- God promises peace to those who turn to Him: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you”. (John 14:27)
- Counter worry with prayer: “Be anxious for nothing, but let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds”. (Philippians 4:6–7)
- Stay close to God: “I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved”. (Psalm 16:8)
- Trust in God’s unfailing love and care: “Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your father’s will. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows”. (Matthew 10:29,31 [1]

If God be our God, He will give us peace in trouble. When there is a storm without, He will make peace within. The world can create trouble in peace, but God can create peace in trouble. - Thomas Watson

[1] Activated Rest Assured