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What does the Bible say about STRESS?

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The dictionary defines stress as “physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension”. Some stress is necessary and even good – such as the physical strain we put on our muscles in order to make them stronger. But when we talk about “stress”, we are usually referring to excessive or negative mental or emotional strain or tension. While “stress” is not specifically mentioned in the Bible, scripture does speak to things such as anxiety, worry, and trouble – things we often associate with stress – and gives us clear answers on how we should deal with them.

God’s Word shows you how to be kind to yourself when the world is unkind.
The ultimate solution to stress is to surrender our lives to God and seek His wisdom regarding priorities as well as His enabling to do the things to which He calls us. He always gives enough,

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