Beating Stress

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We live in a culture where stress dominates many of our lives. It is easy to become overwhelmed with our many responsibilities. Few of us know how to deal with these stresses in a healthy way and we continue to push ourselves and those around us. Calmness and peace are available to us as we seek God's direction each day. Take this study to learn effective ways to beat stress in your life.

Everyone faces stress in their lives, how can stress affect you in a positive way?

Sometimes stress can help by being a motivator in our lives or by helping us set priorities. Right now, what are the main priorities in your life? What items take up time in your schedule that do not fit into your list of priorities?
At what point does stress become distress and affect you in negative ways?

What’s your mood when you get home everyday? Are you angry? How often do you focus your stress on other people? At what times do you worry adamantly about not getting everything done? Read Matthew 6:25-34. Worrying wastes time, and never changes your situation. How can God carry your worries?
What are some ways that stress is controlling your life right now?

Place your trust completely in God. When you do this, stress won’t rule your life. In John 14:1 Jesus states, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me". What happens if you do this? Read Romans 15:13 to find out.
It's important to know when stress is interfering with your wellbeing. How can you learn to identify the things that cause stress in your life?

When you learn to identify the things that stress you out in life, it is easier to avoid them. What are some ways you can avoid the things that cause stress? How or when should you re-evaluate your priorities?
How does stress affect your attitude?

If you keep a positive attitude, the negative things about your day will be less likely to affect you. What are the negative things that tend to affect you? How do you deal with these negative things? Having a thankful attitude helps to set a positive outlook on what you are doing.
What things in your life are antidotes to stress?

God can be your main stress reliever. Read 1 Peter 5:7. God loves you so much, that he is willing to take all of your burdens and troubles off from your heart, and onto himself. That's why he sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross. Through prayer, and time with God, you can learn to put your trust in him, which is the ultimate stress reliever.
How can you overcome the need to be perfect? What can you do to realize that you don’t have to be perfect?

Because we are human beings, it's impossible to be perfect. We fall short of the glory of God, and it is literally impossible to be a perfect individual. When you feel weak, remember 2 Corinthians 12:9. God's power is made perfect through your weakness. Trust fully in God, and you will see that you don't need to be perfect or do everything perfect to obtain peace and joy in your life.
Where can you find true peace in life?

To find perfect peace and purpose in life, look to Jesus. Read John 14:6. Jesus clearly states that He is the way and the Truth and the Life. Through him you can find eternal peace, and fill the longing for a love that no one or nothing on earth can ever fulfill. How can you know God in a personal way in order to help you find peace in your life?
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