THE CURE FOR STRESS
The stress of life can at times seem overpowering. Frequently stress is of our own doing. When we sin, we bring the stress of painful consequences upon us. Stress also comes when we fail to trust God for help. Our help comes from the Lord, and to receive His help we must look to Him and His Word. One place to look is Psalms 121:1-3
" 1 I look up to the mountains does my help come from there? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made the heavens and the earth! 3 He will not let you stumble and fall; the one who watches over you will not sleep."
We must learn to call on Him, cast our cares on Him and cling to Him. He has promised to never leave us or forsake us.
2 Samuel 22:7 But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I called to my God for help.He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry reached his ears.
Psalm 55:22 Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you.He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
Psalm 62:2 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.
Psalm 86:7 I will call to you whenever trouble strikes and you will answer me.
Isaiah 41:10 Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
Matthew 11:28-30 Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light."
John 14:1 "Don't be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me.
Hebrews 2:18 Since he himself has gone through suffering and temptation, he is able to help us when we are being tempted.
2 Corinthians 4:9 We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going.
Galatians 6:9 So don't get tired of doing what is good. Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.
Philippians 2:4 Don't think only about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and what they are doing.
Romans 5:3-4 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us, they help us learn to endure. 4And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation.
James 1:2-4 Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. 3For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything.
John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."