Jump to content

Recommended Posts


  • Group:  Advanced Member
  • Followers:  0
  • Topic Count:  24
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  230
  • Content Per Day:  0.03
  • Reputation:   0
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  08/22/2004
  • Status:  Offline

Posted (edited)

STRESS

I. Biblical references to "stress"

A. There are no Biblical references which use the word "stress"

B. This does not mean that the Bible does not address what we term "stress"

II. Towards a definition of "stress"

A. Physical science

1. In the study of physics, "stress" is the term used to refer to pressure brought to bear upon an object.

2. Also refers to result of such pressure in deformities, etc.; ex. stress- fractures, cracks.

B. Social science

1. In the study of psychology, "stress" is a term used to refer to the pressures brought to bear upon an individual by the situations and circumstances of life.

2. Also refers to the mental, emotional and volitional reactions to such pressures creating psychological distress and physical disorders.

III. Applying Biblical references to such sociological and psychological phenomenon

A. The external pressures of the situations of life

1. Examples of Biblical terminology

a. Circumstances - Phil. 1:2; 4:11(Phil.1:2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ; . 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.)

b. Trials - James 1:2; I Pet. 1:6; 4:12 Tribulations - Jn. 16:33; Acts 14:22; Rom. 5:3; 8:35(James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 1Pet 1:6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptation; 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you.)

c. Tribulations - Jn. 16:33; Acts 14:22; Rom. 5:3;

(Jn. 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Acts 14:22

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Rom 5:3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?)

d. Troubles - Ps. 86:7; Job. 5:7(Ps 86:7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. Job 5:77 Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.)

e. Hardships - Job 10:17; I Thess. 2:9 (Job 10:17 Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thine indignation upon me; changes and war are against me. I Thess. 2:9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.)

f. Ordeals - II Cor. 8:2; I Pet. 4:12(2Cor 8:2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.1Pet 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

g. Difficulties - II Cor. 12:10(Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ

Edited by rejoicevermore

  • Group:  Worthy Ministers
  • Followers:  32
  • Topic Count:  675
  • Topics Per Day:  0.09
  • Content Count:  59,922
  • Content Per Day:  7.65
  • Reputation:   31,322
  • Days Won:  326
  • Joined:  12/29/2003
  • Status:  Offline

Posted

And a lot of the time it comes simply from the lack of sleep........

  • 3 weeks later...

  • Group:  Advanced Member
  • Followers:  1
  • Topic Count:  28
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  224
  • Content Per Day:  0.03
  • Reputation:   1
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  09/09/2004
  • Status:  Offline
  • Birthday:  08/24/1952

Posted

The Bible says much about Discipline and self-discipline and this topic defines

management of stressors.


  • Group:  Diamond Member
  • Followers:  1
  • Topic Count:  26
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  1,672
  • Content Per Day:  0.22
  • Reputation:   11
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  05/12/2004
  • Status:  Offline

Posted

Can you imagine how much stress would disappear if we kept our eyes on Jesus instead of the things around us?


  • Group:  Royal Member
  • Followers:  0
  • Topic Count:  112
  • Topics Per Day:  0.01
  • Content Count:  3,489
  • Content Per Day:  0.46
  • Reputation:   13
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  07/28/2004
  • Status:  Offline

Posted
Can you imagine how much stress would disappear if we kept our eyes on Jesus instead of the things around us?

I agree. Alot of times it boils down to a matter of perspective. Sometimes our problems (trials, stress, etc) seem so huge, but if we compare them to how big God is...they seem to shrink in His shadow. If you stand next to a skyscraper and look up, it makes you feel so small and overwhelmed. But if you get in an airplane and fly over it, that same building looks like a tiny toy. The closer we draw to God, the better perspective we have on things that trouble us. When we seek Him and cling to Him, He shows us things from His viewpoint and we realize how small they are compared to who He is.


  • Group:  Worthy Ministers
  • Followers:  44
  • Topic Count:  6,230
  • Topics Per Day:  0.83
  • Content Count:  44,295
  • Content Per Day:  5.94
  • Reputation:   11,780
  • Days Won:  59
  • Joined:  01/03/2005
  • Status:  Offline

Posted
Can you imagine how much stress would disappear if we kept our eyes on Jesus instead of the things around us?

Agreed, hence my quote in my sig line from Philippians 4:6-7. That is an amazingly true part of God's mercy on us.


  • Group:  Advanced Member
  • Followers:  1
  • Topic Count:  28
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  224
  • Content Per Day:  0.03
  • Reputation:   1
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  09/09/2004
  • Status:  Offline
  • Birthday:  08/24/1952

Posted
Can you imagine how much stress would disappear if we kept our eyes on Jesus instead of the things around us?

I agree. Alot of times it boils down to a matter of perspective. Sometimes our problems (trials, stress, etc) seem so huge, but if we compare them to how big God is...they seem to shrink in His shadow. If you stand next to a skyscraper and look up, it makes you feel so small and overwhelmed. But if you get in an airplane and fly over it, that same building looks like a tiny toy. The closer we draw to God, the better perspective we have on things that trouble us. When we seek Him and cling to Him, He shows us things from His viewpoint and we realize how small they are compared to who He is.

Amen!

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Our picks

    • You are coming up higher in this season – above the assignments of character assassination and verbal arrows sent to manage you, contain you, and derail your purpose. Where you have had your dreams and sleep robbed, as well as your peace and clarity robbed – leaving you feeling foggy, confused, and heavy – God is, right now, bringing freedom back -- now you will clearly see the smoke and mirrors that were set to distract you and you will disengage.

      Right now God is declaring a "no access zone" around you, and your enemies will no longer have any entry point into your life. Oil is being poured over you to restore the years that the locust ate and give you back your passion. This is where you will feel a fresh roar begin to erupt from your inner being, and a call to leave the trenches behind and begin your odyssey in your Christ calling moving you to bear fruit that remains as you minister to and disciple others into their Christ identity.

      This is where you leave the trenches and scale the mountain to fight from a different place, from victory, from peace, and from rest. Now watch as God leads you up higher above all the noise, above all the chaos, and shows you where you have been seated all along with Him in heavenly places where you are UNTOUCHABLE. This is where you leave the soul fight, and the mind battle, and learn to fight differently.

      You will know how to live like an eagle and lead others to the same place of safety and protection that God led you to, which broke you out of the silent prison you were in. Put your war boots on and get ready to fight back! Refuse to lay down -- get out of bed and rebuke what is coming at you. Remember where you are seated and live from that place.

      Acts 1:8 - “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses … to the end of the earth.”

       

      ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY
        • Thanks
        • This is Worthy
        • Thumbs Up
      • 3 replies
    • George Whitten, the visionary behind Worthy Ministries and Worthy News, explores the timing of the Simchat Torah War in Israel. Is this a water-breaking moment? Does the timing of the conflict on October 7 with Hamas signify something more significant on the horizon?

       



      This was a message delivered at Eitz Chaim Congregation in Dallas Texas on February 3, 2024.

      To sign up for our Worthy Brief -- https://worthybrief.com

      Be sure to keep up to date with world events from a Christian perspective by visiting Worthy News -- https://www.worthynews.com

      Visit our live blogging channel on Telegram -- https://t.me/worthywatch
      • 0 replies
    • Understanding the Enemy!

      I thought I write about the flip side of a topic, and how to recognize the attempts of the enemy to destroy lives and how you can walk in His victory!

      For the Apostle Paul taught us not to be ignorant of enemy's tactics and strategies.

      2 Corinthians 2:112  Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 

      So often, we can learn lessons by learning and playing "devil's" advocate.  When we read this passage,

      Mar 3:26  And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. 
      Mar 3:27  No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strongman; and then he will spoil his house. 

      Here we learn a lesson that in order to plunder one's house you must first BIND up the strongman.  While we realize in this particular passage this is referring to God binding up the strongman (Satan) and this is how Satan's house is plundered.  But if you carefully analyze the enemy -- you realize that he uses the same tactics on us!  Your house cannot be plundered -- unless you are first bound.   And then Satan can plunder your house!

      ... read more
        • Oy Vey!
        • Praise God!
        • Thanks
        • Well Said!
        • Brilliant!
        • Loved it!
        • This is Worthy
        • Thumbs Up
      • 230 replies
    • Daniel: Pictures of the Resurrection, Part 3

      Shalom everyone,

      As we continue this study, I'll be focusing on Daniel and his picture of the resurrection and its connection with Yeshua (Jesus). 

      ... read more
        • Praise God!
        • Brilliant!
        • Loved it!
        • This is Worthy
        • Thumbs Up
      • 13 replies
    • Abraham and Issac: Pictures of the Resurrection, Part 2
      Shalom everyone,

      As we continue this series the next obvious sign of the resurrection in the Old Testament is the sign of Isaac and Abraham.

      Gen 22:1  After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am."
      Gen 22:2  He said, "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you."

      So God "tests" Abraham and as a perfect picture of the coming sacrifice of God's only begotten Son (Yeshua - Jesus) God instructs Issac to go and sacrifice his son, Issac.  Where does he say to offer him?  On Moriah -- the exact location of the Temple Mount.

      ...read more
        • Well Said!
        • This is Worthy
        • Thumbs Up
      • 20 replies
×
×
  • Create New...