How to remove tension and stress
Stress and tension is the number one problem today. We have become a high-strung generation. Today many people are filled with nervous exhaustion from stress and tension, which has opened a Pandora's Box of physical, emotional and marital problems. Years ago the tire industry learned that to make efficient tires they had to absorb road shock rather than resist it! The time has come for us to learn to relax and absorb tension rather than rigidly battle it.
Therefore, the question is how do we do that. The answer lies in a change of perception; one's perception of themselves, of life and of God.
St. Theresa from the sixteenth century said, "Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. Everything passes away except God, God alone is sufficient".
Another excellent technique for overcoming stress and tension is the practice of silence. There is healing power in silence. Go to a quiet place, do not talk, do not do anything. Just think about God's goodness. Carlyle declares, "Silence is the element in which great things fashion themselves together".
During this quiet time put your problems into the hands of God, hold it in your conscious mind then for a moment think of the problem as solved in God's way. Relax and believe that the healing peace of God is touching your mind, those blocks, which have prevented guidance, are removing themselves. Rest your mind, body and soul in the Lord and let His guidance emerge.
Consider asking God to guide you and show you His best as you follow this week's Action Steps:
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Take time right now and each morning this week to visualize, "God is for me". Really see God being for you and visualize how much God loves you! If you believe God is for you, who can be against you?
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Stop trying to resist life. Learn how to relax and cooperate with it.
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Today find a quiet place, empty from your mind all wrong thoughts. Get quiet before God and fill your mind with His goodness.
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Stop trying to control the outcome of situations, surrender your life to Him knowing that He only wants the best for you.
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Rest in Him and have faith that God is in control of your life.
RMI