God Is...
First Published June 11, 2010
Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.
Recently I saw a health show on television. The physician host was confident that if you followed his steps to circumvent stress, you would lead a happy and healthy life. He suggested that by taking several deep breaths throughout the day, you could be refreshed, calmed, more positive, and less stressed about the day. This sounded fine, but something was missing.
Stress is the result of the affects of an over load of concerns and worries. Now the Bible says a lot about worry. Just do a quick online search and you will find loads of references. However, it’s harder to “just don’t worry” than it seems. How can we as Christians deal with stress, especially when it is heaped upon us at a moment's notice?
Let's combine the deep breathing exercise with phrases describing God's persona. (Please note that I am not a health care professional and my suggestions are taken with the user assuming responsibility). Inhale slowly through your nose while contemplating who God is. Exhale through your mouth, uttering the very words you were thinking. Inhale...exhale, "God is powerful!" Inhale...exhale, "God is Love." My favorite is "God is Good."
This exercise is an all-weather way of combating stress as well as a reminder to ourselves of where the worry-buck stops. Inhale...exhale, "God is!"
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Stress seems to be a mainstay in today's world. Lord, I know that you want me to calm and level headed, not letting concerns overtake me physically and spiritually. Help me to practice leaning on you verbally, by acknowledging who you are especially in times of stress. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Karen Vaughn
Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.
Recently I saw a health show on television. The physician host was confident that if you followed his steps to circumvent stress, you would lead a happy and healthy life. He suggested that by taking several deep breaths throughout the day, you could be refreshed, calmed, more positive, and less stressed about the day. This sounded fine, but something was missing.
Stress is the result of the affects of an over load of concerns and worries. Now the Bible says a lot about worry. Just do a quick online search and you will find loads of references. However, it’s harder to “just don’t worry” than it seems. How can we as Christians deal with stress, especially when it is heaped upon us at a moment's notice?
Let's combine the deep breathing exercise with phrases describing God's persona. (Please note that I am not a health care professional and my suggestions are taken with the user assuming responsibility). Inhale slowly through your nose while contemplating who God is. Exhale through your mouth, uttering the very words you were thinking. Inhale...exhale, "God is powerful!" Inhale...exhale, "God is Love." My favorite is "God is Good."
This exercise is an all-weather way of combating stress as well as a reminder to ourselves of where the worry-buck stops. Inhale...exhale, "God is!"
****
Stress seems to be a mainstay in today's world. Lord, I know that you want me to calm and level headed, not letting concerns overtake me physically and spiritually. Help me to practice leaning on you verbally, by acknowledging who you are especially in times of stress. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Karen Vaughn
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