Stress is something that affects everyone at some point in their life. Thankfully, a book like the Bible is the perfect way to cope with difficult situations and periods of your life where you may be feeling this emotion.
We can learn so much from the Bible about all walks of life, from treating those around us with kindness to learning how to accept God into our lives.
In this article, we’ll be taking a look at some passages from the Bible that tell us how to deal with the stress in our lives.
Psalm 119:143
“Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.”
In this passage, we are reminded of the pure joy that can come to us through God and help us through troubling or distressing times.
The Bible tells us that when trouble comes, it’s important to remember what God has told us through His Word. In this case, He brings us delight.
When you’re experiencing difficulties or troubles, it’s essential to know that God wants to help you out of these situations.
He will bring you great peace and comfort during these trying times.
This verse also reminds us that we should seek God for guidance and wisdom to help us navigate through these stressful situations.
Exodus 14:14
“The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”
This passage reminds us of God’s unadulterated compassion for all his creations, regardless of whether they are even aware of it.
Here, the Bible reminds us that God is always fighting to help us through stressful times of hardship, even if we are not praying or thinking of Him directly.
No matter how tough times get, God is always looking out for you and you should never lose faith.
Luke 12:25-26
“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest?”
In this wonderful passage, Jesus says that anxiety isn’t worth worrying about because it won’t make any difference to your lifespan.
If you don’t worry about things that aren’t going to affect you, then there’s no need to worry about them.
Jesus also says that if we can’t do something as simple as adding an extra hour on to our life, then we shouldn’t worry about anything else.
If we can’t do something so easy, then we shouldn’t expect ourselves to be able to handle more complicated problems.
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.”
In this passage, we are given advice on how to trust God completely and rely on His knowledge and wisdom.
God knows everything about us, and He guides us through every situation in our lives.
It’s important to remember that God loves us and takes care of us.
We should always remember that we are cared for and loved by God.
Matthew 6:34-35
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
In this passage from Matthew, Jesus gives us some very practical advice on how to deal with stress.
We are advised to focus on God and His Kingdom first before focusing on other matters.
As long as we are focused on God and His Kingdom, everything else will fall into place.
As we grow closer to God, we will become happier and healthier people.
Psalm 37:4-7
“Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: he will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, the sun rising in its strength.”
In this beautiful passage, we are reminded that when we delight ourselves in the Lord, He will give us what we want most.
When we commit our way to the Lord, He will take care of us and provide for us. He will make sure that we receive what we deserve.
Therefore, when going through times of stress, remember that your faith in Him will always be rewarded eventually, even if it doesn’t seem clear at first.
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid”
In this passage, Jesus tells us that He has come to bring peace to everyone who believes in Him.
He wants to give us peace, but He doesn’t want us to live our lives in fear.
There is nothing wrong with having a bit of fear, but we should never allow it to control us or cause us to act irrationally.
The only thing that can truly help us overcome fear is to have confidence in God.
Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.”
In this verse, we are told that everything happens for a reason.
God uses all the bad situations in life to teach us lessons and guide us towards better decisions.
This means that even when we are going through times of stress, we must remember that it is a part of His plan and that good resolutions will come to those who are faithful.
Philippians 4:6
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
In this passage, Paul encourages us to keep our minds focused on God during stressful times.
If we constantly worry about what might happen, then we won’t be able to think clearly.
Our thoughts will be clouded over by anxiety and worry, which will affect our ability to make sound decisions.
Instead, we need to pray about whatever problem we face and thank God for every blessing that comes along with it.
Conclusion
All the passages that we’ve looked at in this article have helped countless people cope with times of stress in their lives.
If you find yourself in a similarly stressful situation, it can feel overwhelming to be in the midst of these emotions. However, there are ways to handle it effectively.
First, we should learn to recognize when we are feeling stressed out.
Then, we should try to avoid negative situations that may trigger stress.
Finally, we should focus on positive activities such as reading the bible and praying.
These three steps will help us cope with stress more effectively.
I have been a devout Christian since I was a little girl, so I trust my knowledge can help more people learn and perhaps even join the religion that is Christianity.
In 2011, 75% of Americans identified as Christian. However, in 2021, that number dropped to 63%. That is a 12% decrease, and that trend is likely to continue. If more people aren’t informed about Christianity, I fear that we will suffer from fewer members and we will become a forgotten religion.
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