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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).
What did Jesus say about emotions?
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It's not foreign to God for humans to have emotions in life
, as Jesus famously wept in John 11:35 over the death of His friend Lazarus (who He later brought back to life).
How does the Bible say to deal with stress?
The Good News:
Leave all of your worries
and anxiety with the Lord. He will ease your burden and lighten your load of stress whenever you ask. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
What does God say about stress and worry?
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God
.” “When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.” “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
What does the Bible say about worrying too much?
Matthew 6:25-27
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. … Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
What are 5 emotional signs of stress?
- Heaviness in your chest, increased heart rate or chest pain.
- Shoulder, neck or back pain; general body aches and pains.
- Headaches.
- Grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw.
- Shortness of breath.
- Dizziness.
- Feeling tired, anxious, depressed.
How do you overcome stress spiritually?
Try
prayer, meditation, mindfulness and relaxation techniques
to help focus your thoughts and find peace of mind. Keep a journal to help you express your feelings and record your progress. Seek out a trusted adviser or friend who can help you discover what's important to you in life.
Why did God give us emotions?
In his book, Why Did God Give us Emotions?, Reneau Peurifoy stresses the importance of
recognizing how the individual aspects of emotions interconnect
. Emotions are complex and mysterious. They can bring us to heights of ecstasy down to the rocks of despair. They can bind us together or tear us apart.
Does God speak to us through our feelings?
He meets us where we are.” No matter our level of understanding,
God does
want to communicate with us through prayer and through the influence of the Holy Spirit. Whether we respond better to thoughts, feelings or other means, that is the way God will try to communicate with us.
What God says about thoughts?
-Proverbs 23:7
Dr. Leaf one more time: “When you think, you build thoughts, and these become physical substances in your
brain
.” You were created in the image of God, full of love and grace.
Is worrying a sin?
In Matthew 6:
25-30 Jesus commanded us not to worry
. … He said, “You of little faith!” Jesus said, “You can trust your Father. He will take care of you.” We need to trust our Father. When a person repents of their sin and puts their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus, God becomes their Father.
What God says about hard times?
Nehemiah 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength
. Isaiah 41:10 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; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Exodus 15:2 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.
What is a good prayer for stress?
A Prayer to Heal Stress
Loving God,
please grant me peace of mind and calm my troubled heart
. My soul is like a turbulent sea. I can't seem to find my balance so I stumble and worry constantly. Give me the strength and clarity of mind to find my purpose and walk the path you've laid out for me.
How can I trust in God and not worry?
- Stop waiting for the world to help you.
- Stop trying to impress everyone.
- Let yourself hope (in God)
- Identify your life needs, and focus on what really matters.
- Deal with distress.
- Question yourself.
- Get advice when you're stuck.
- Be aware of what's happening around you.
Can anyone of you by worrying?
In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? The World English Bible translates the passage as: “Which of you, by
being anxious, can add one moment
to his lifespan?
What is it called when you worry too much?
Generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD
, is a mental illness. It belongs to a group of illnesses called anxiety disorders. People living with GAD worry much more than other people, and they worry more often than other people.
