At some point everyone deals with stress of life and Christians are not exempted from it. Indeed, we believe that God is in full control of our lives and we have everything we need for living, but when stress overwhelms us, we may lose our ability to trust God somewhere down the road. Stress can wear us down physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, so we need to be equipped with a plan for dealing with it.

Listed below are 3 valuable ways to manage stress as a believer.

1. Turn to God in prayer.

God is our refuge and strength, the very present help in the time of trouble– Psalm 46:1.  So, when worries, doubts and fears begin to inundate your thoughts and feelings, put your prayers down on paper and tuck them away in a prayer box -Blessed And Grateful to allow God to take care of them all. Putting all your prayers in a prayer box symbolizes that you entrust all your burdens and cares to Him.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.  Hebrews 12:2

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24

2. Reflect on the Word of God

The Bible is filled with incredible promises from God and the Promise Box-God’s Word is a handy tool where you can quickly go to refresh your heart and mind when the heat begins. Meditating on God’s promises can dispel all our fears. That is why it is also very important to surround our home with faith-based home décor like Wall Hanging w/Hooks-Come to Me that will always remind us of God’s love and faithfulness.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; for I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ISAIAH 41:10

But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. JEREMIAH 17: 7-8

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. ISAIAH 40:31

3. Rejoice and worship the Lord

Giving thanks and praises to God for His goodness will help us focus on God and take our minds off of ourselves and our trials. As our praises rise, cares and burdens diminish, the atmosphere shifts when we begin to worship God who is bigger than our problems.  It is amazing and liberating to release our burdens to the ONE who can take care of everything.

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27