LET'S DE-STRESS MINI

"Devoted to relieving stress using principles based on God's Word."

LET'S DE-STRESS FROM APPEARANCES

"For man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."

1 Samuel 16:7b, NKJV

"What's wrong with my hair?" That's the question paparazzi reported recently coming from Olympic Gold-Medal Gymnast, Gabby Douglas.

Although Gabby had just obtained a "major" Olympic victory, a great deal of focus, and criticism, was placed on her "appearance."  In the midst of her magic moment, she had to contend with stress regarding her appearance. 

Honestly, appearance anxieties didn't originate at 2012 Olympics, and surely not with Gabby. Recalling 1 Samuel,  Chapter 16, when the Lord told Samuel, "I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons . . . you shall anoint for Me the one I name to you."  

As far back as biblical times, appearance issues have existed. Notice how, as "Samuel did what the Lord said, and went to Bethlehem . . . he looked at Eliab and said, 'Surely the Lord's anointed is before Him!'" 

Samuel based his thoughts solely on what his eyes could see. "But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature . . . For the Lord does not see as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'" 

Throughout ageless accounts of criticism and ostracism, far too many of us have faced demoralizing stresses, regarding our appearance. At some point, even strong stress survivors have wondered, "What's wrong with me?"   

Just as God assured Samuel that appearances didn't impress Him, He assures us, as well, that man's acceptance, based on outward appearances, is of no consequence to the blessings He bestows. 

Let's de-stress from appearances by keeping our hearts tuned to God's Word, and by believing when God sends forth a blessing, it's as good as GOLD.   


Peace I leave with you . . .  

LET'S DE-STRESS DEVOTIONAL

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;

Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

Psalm 34:8

"Devoted to relieving stress using principles based on God's Word." 

LET'S DE-STRESS MINI

"Devoted to relieving stress using principles based on God's Word."

LET'S DE-STRESS THIS SUMMER SEASON

Fretting day after day during the hot summer season is a probable cause for stress, sickness, and  even stroke. Our de-stress must surpass our stress, if we are to avoid the ills of the season. Let's de-stress this summer season with wisdom from ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8.

To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven:
A time to be born, And a time to die;
A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted;
A time to kill, And a time to heal;
A time to break down, And a time to build up;
A time to weep, And a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, And a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to gain, And a time to lose;
A time to keep, And a time to throw away;
A time to tear, And a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, And a time to speak;
A time to love, And a time to hate;
A time of war, And a time of Peace.

Peace I leave with you . . . 

LET'S DE-STRESS DEVOTIONAL

"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, 

that you, always having all sufficiency in all things,

may have an abundance for every good work."

2 Corinthians 9:8

"Devoted to relieving stress using principles based on God's Word."

LET'S DE-STRESS MINI

"Devoted to relieving stress using principles based on God's Word."