Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28 NIV)
Stress is the body’s reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental, or emotional response. Too much pressure in any area can produce negative effects, such as trouble sleeping, withdrawal, emotional instability, and health issues. Well, stress isn’t a new development, because of that, the Bible is full of solutions.
- Talk with someone: The apostle Paul tells us to “Bear one another’s burdens.” Being able to unload your troubles to a listening ear can be a tremendous relief.
- Break down goals into smaller chunks: Jesus tells us that His yoke (or workload) is easy, and His burden is light. So if your burden is too heavy, maybe you need to set some of it down for a while.
- Focus on things you can control Jesus tells us, “Don’t worry about tomorrow.” And “tomorrow” isn’t just talking about the day after today—it means anything you don’t have control over.
- Take care of yourself physically: Paul explained: “You surely know that your body is a temple where the Holy Spirit lives ... So use your body to honor God.”
Take breaks: Proverbs 17:22 tells us that “a cheerful heart is good medicine.” Taking time to rest and relax will help to clear your head, and you’ll come back to your task refreshed, happier, and more focused.
- Take time with Jesus each day: Jesus understands the pressures you’re facing, take your cares and concerns to Jesus, He’ll give you the strength to handle each task and responsibility without getting stressed. [1]
It takes no more time to see the good side of life than to see the bad. - Jimmy Buffett
[1] Activated Stressed Out
