I started the Peace segment on 4 April 19 by asking the question how do we get Godly peace instead of worldly stress? How to relax and not think of your responsibilities or everyone’s expectations for your life.
I stress when I’m put in a situation where things are demanded of me and I cannot deliver. Whether it is in a physical form, mental or emotional form. It can manifest in the form of a changed heart rate, changed breathing, excess sweat, headache or loss of sleep. Relaxation exercises work, but I found it is only temporary. The minute that I think about the situation, my stress level starts to pick up. If the issue is more on a physical basis, say for instance money… I can work harder or work overtime. Or sell something. But if it is more emotional, I struggle to get control over my emotions. I tend to manipulate my emotions by either ignoring it or pushing it down and not give in to it. But it is all just temporary.
The bible tells us not to stress more than 300 times in some or other form. How? By knowing who you are in God, knowing who God is and having faith in His divine plans. Read Isai 32:17-18 again.
It is only then that you realise the truth. Most of the things you stress about is things you cannot change. It is caused by a feeling of being out of control. And yes, it is out of our control, but it is in God’s control if you give it to Him.
Philippians 4:6 ‘do not be anxious (stress) about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.’ And then Peace can be received from God.
‘And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.