It's a Jungle Out There!

"PEACE I leave with you; my peace I give you....Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid". John 14:27. Good morning, this is God! I will be handling your problems today. And I will not need your help- so have a good day. But you? "All stressed up and nowhere to go". RIGHT? My friend, what is your lifestyle like? Do you know stress is a major contributor to heart problems, some forms of cancer, accidental injury, cirrhosis of the liver and yes, depression. People everywhere feel the effects of stress in anxiety, headaches, tension and burnout. And Christians are not immune to stress. People who strive for excellence often feel very stressed and are prime candidates for burnout. Hey, hey, maintain your temple. What affects your body will affect your soul. Eat right, exercise, rest and relax and reduce stress in your life. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Buddy, streamline your agenda. Say "NO" once in a while God alone should set the pace. Seek Him and plan your day and calendar. By the way "You are not running the Universe, are you?. Cultivate quiet times into your life. Ignoring God's commands commits you to self-induced stress. In his presence: 1) Your loneliness diminishes because you have fellowship. 2) Your despair decreases, because He clarifies your vision. 3) Your confusion begins to lift, because He will give you direction. I know it's a jungle out there. But YOU, YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD. Jesus said "Come unto me who labor and heavy laden, I will give you rest". Just go to HIM. JUST DO IT!!!