LET'S DE-STRESS AND PROSPER

The word "PROSPER" is, in de-stress terms, used too vaguely.  

Although we understand prosper means to succeed . . . gain . . . become more and more successful, some seem to be confused in doing this. And here's where stresses flourish. 

Taking the meaning of the word out of context and attempting to prosper "by whatever means necessary," is a sure path to agitation, frustration, and all sorts of stress. 

Our aim to prosper by any means contrary to God's Word is a fatal attraction to stress. Regardless of what others do, stress survivors believe in de-stressing by the Book-The Good Book-God's Word. 

Let's de-stress and prosper as we disclose a powerful de-stress principle from God's Word in Psalm 1:1-3.

Blessed is the man

who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,

Nor stands in the path of sinners,

Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;

But his delight is in the law of the Lord,

And in His law he meditates day and night.

He shall be like a tree

planted by the rivers of water,

that brings forth its fruit in its season,

whose leaf also shall not wither;

And whatever he does shall prosper. 

Peace I leave with you . . . 

LET'S DE-STRESS DEVOTIONAL

"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 WITH CONTENTMENT

"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. . ."

1 Timothy 6:10a, NKJV

In a world saturated with "I-want-this" and "I-want-that" stress, saying "Let's de-stress with contentment," and actually doing that, can be quite stressful. 

Yet, stress survivors say it is indeed possible. However, in order to de-stress with contentment, two things are essential: One, we align our understanding of "contentment" to match God's Word. And two, we ask Him to condition our hearts and minds to being content.   

Let's de-stress with contentment and view one of God's de-stress principles for contentment from 1Timothy 6:6-14.

Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 

For we brought nothing into this world, 

and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

And having food and clothing, 

with these we shall be content.

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare,

and into many foolish and harmful lusts 

which drown men in destruction and perdition.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil,

for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness,

and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

But you, O man of God,

flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness,

faith, love, patience, gentleness. 

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, 

to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession

in the presence of many witnesses.

I urge you in the sight of God, who gives life to all things,

and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession

 before Pontius Pilate,

that you keep this commandment without spot, 

blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ's appearing. 

Peace I leave with you . . .

LET'S DE-STRESS DEVOTIONAL

"Be Anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication,

with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,

will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:6-7

"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 STRESSTIMONY

"When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold."

~ Job 23:10a, NKJV

Welcome back to another amazing Let's De-Stress Stresstimony^TM.

Here again, each featured stress testimony is presented with hopes that our quests for de-stress might be enriched by sharing inspiration from God's Holy Word.

Today's Stresstimony^TM is from one of the most noted stress survivors of the Bible. One who triumphed from enormous stress to de-stress, while maintaining exceptional patience and faith. 

And now, the infamous Though-He-slay-me-yet-will-I-trust-Him, God's faithful servant JOB (Job, Chapters 21 and 23).

LDS:  Welcome Job, it's a blessing to have you share with us. We need sage advice and encouragement from stress survivors, such as yourself.

JOB:  Listen carefully to my speech, and let this be your consolation.

LDS:  Most definitely! Which stress would you like to share? You've had quite a few, haven't you?  

JOB:  Even when I remember I am terrified, and trembling takes hold of my flesh.   

LDS:  That's understandable, considering the stress you've encountered. What trouble awaits at the tip of your tongue right now?   

JOB:  Why do the wicked live and become old; Yes, become mighty in power?

LDS:  Honestly, Job, stresses concerning the wicked--and their power--seem to be rising all around us. Seems like moral conscience, for many, is ebbing away. 

    

JOB:  Yet they say to God, 'Depart from us, for we do not desire the knowledge of Your ways.'

LDS:  You're right, God's ways are being slung aside, as people insist on doing things their own way. And that's a major cause for countless stresses. What do we do?   

JOB:  Let his eyes see his destruction, and let him drink of the wrath of the Almighty. 

LDS:  No doubt, without the knowledge and grace of God, destruction is inevitable; without God, any hope of elevating from stress to de-stress is next to impossible.   

JOB:  Look, I go forward, but He is not there, and backward, but I cannot perceive Him . . . But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. 

LDS:  Awesome! Thank you, Job. Stress survivors accept that no matter how dark the way, or how clearly or nearly we see Him, God knows all about us. But just like Job, we're destined for certain trials and test. And that's our Stresstimony^TM . . .  

Peace I leave with you . . . 

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