Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
An unexpected event that disrupts normal life and creates an immediate sense of danger, loss, uncertainty, or pressure can cause acute stress. Bad news, illness, financial crisis, shocking disappointment in a relationship or natural disaster could leave a person shaking and trembling. Some common reactions to acute stress are rapid heartbeat, sweating, muscle tension and headaches. Further the emotional turmoil and shock can cause mental confusion and brain fog.
However, we have the Word of God protecting our spirit, soul and body. Do not be anxious about anything, cover everything. The most effective way to destress is to meditate on this verse and submit our concerns and confusions to the Lord through prayer and petition and then, sit back and thank our Almighty God. Once we have submitted our burdens to the Lord, we will be free from stress. After prayer, if we continue to carry the weight of the problem then, we have not surrendered our problems and entrusted our burdens to Him. We probably spoke to Him about it but then picked up the load and put it back on our shoulders.
At the end of a heartfelt conversation with the Lord, our faces will lite up and our hearts will be lightened. The mind will be set free from all fear, anxiety and burden. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear (Psalm 112:7-8).
Hannah went into the temple of the Lord with a heavy heart and an empty womb but came out with a happy heart and an expectant womb. So the woman went on her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad (1 Samuel 1:18b). Hannah left her anxiety at the altar and got her appetite back!
Destress:
- Lite: Human heart is not designed to carry a heavy burden. Give all your cares to the Lord and travel lite.
- Light: A lite heart will lighten up the face. “Happy heart cheerful face”.
- Leverage: Prayer leverages our problems into promotions. So, don’t stress.
Take your burdens to the Lord in prayer.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to be obedient to your command and not become anxious about anything. Amen.
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