Preservation From Stress

In a recent pre-Sunday service inspiration, I was led to address the effects of stress believers and o

n people in general and the weapons that God has delivered to us as believers to address and undermine the stressors in our lives. 

The FACTS: 

According to the NIH (National Institute of Health) 120,000 deaths annually in the U.S. are attributable to stress in some form.

STRESS is a contributor to the top six leading causes of death, including heart disease and suicide, chronic stress significantly increases mortality risks, particularly for men.

CHURCH DOORS OPEN TO STRESS

To say that stress is not a prohibitor to the health and spiritual wellbeing of the church is a certain underestimation. Stress leads to severe emotional mismanagement and potentially self inflicted harm through physical abuse, substance abuse, depression and other ills not to mention death. 

No, this post is not a sensational tell all. However, I hope that it is an encouragement to those seemingly overwhelmed but continue to labor in the vineyard. 

May the LORD bless you on this journey!