It is that time of the year again.
Although we just got back to
school from a month-long break,
things are in full swing once
again.
Looking beyond the daily trials
and tribulations of life, everyone
has homework, projects and other
responsibilities on their plate.
Some have sports practices on
top of their school work.
Others have meetings or
activities to attend.
There are also those who work
while going to school.
This all adds up to a very
stressed out atmosphere.
In fact, according to a study
done by Penn State University
on college students and stress, it
found that 54% of students felt
stressed out at least 6 months out
of the year.
While it may be easy to get
stressed out and worry about
everything one has on their plate,
God wants you to know there is
an alternative.
If you have God in your life,
you can give things up to Him
and he will help you.
Faith is often the most powerful
tool in getting things done and
having a bright outlook.
Sometimes, I even find myself
feeling overwhelmed when I look
at all I have to do.
I feel anxious, distressed and
just want to get away from it all.
Nonetheless, when I take a step
back, I know I would be nowhere
without my faith.
Although I may have a lot to
get done, I know that I am, “too
blessed to be stressed.”
In Philippians 4:6-7 the Bible
says, “Do not worry about
anything; instead, pray about
everything. Tell God what you
need, and thank him for all he has
done. Then you will experience
God’s peace, which exceeds
anything we can understand. His
peace will guard your hearts and
minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
I am not saying it will always
be easy giving all your fears and
doubts to God.
however, it is worth it in my
opinion to fully trust in God and
know he will help you through
whatever stresses you.
One of my favorite Bible verses
sums up what God does in two
simple sentences.
“Trust in the Lord with all your
heart, and lean not on your own
understanding. In all your ways
acknowledge him, and he will
direct your paths.” (Proverb 3:5-6)
The role that God can play in
your life if you will let him is an
extraordinary one.
If you have faith that God is
with you at all times, you have no
reason to be stressed.
He will guide you and protect
you through whatever comes your
way.
“Fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your
God; I will strengthen you, I will
help you, I will uphold you with
my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah
41:10)
God will do great things in
your life if you let him in.
He will take care of you, restore
your faith, give you hope and pick
you up when you fall down.
He is here to heal us and help
us through whatever it is that life
hands us