You, Lord, give me all I need . . .
My future is in your hands . . .
In all that goes on in the world around me
I am always aware of your presence –
God is near [always] no matter what.
– Words of affirmation from Psalm 16
Write these words down, print them out, post them in prominent places.
Say them over and over again -- in the morning when you first awaken, during the day in times of stress or rest, and at night before you go to sleep.
This will change your life. Guaranteed!
Monday, September 20, 2010
The Secret to Stressless Living
We hardly need to be reminded, but all signs indicate that there has never been a more stress-ridden society than ours.
Seven out of ten people told a US News /Bozell Survey, that they feel stressed at some point during the day.
43% of all adults suffer noticeable physical and emotional symptoms from burnout.
Somewhere between 75 and 90% of all visits to the doctor's office stem from stress.
Stress is known to be a leading cause of heart disease and cancer.
Stress causes depression and can lead to migraine headaches, hypertension, chest pains, ulcers, gastritis, colitis, and heartburn.
And so, I think this story from Luke’s gospel speaks to us as much as it did to Martha (Luke 10:38-42) .
Jesus told Martha: “"YOU ARE ANXIOUS AND TROUBLED ABOUT MANY THINGS."
Yeah, she was.
And, we sure are, wouldn’t you say?
Truer words were never spoken – certainly not truer words that speak to us today.
And what did Jesus tell Martha?
"YOU ARE ANXIOUS AND TROUBLED ABOUT MANY THINGS," but only one thing is needful,
there is one thing that is more important than all the rest.
And Mary understands it.
Mary gets it.
Mary had taken the psalm we read to heart:
You, Lord, give me all I need . . .
My future is in your hands . . .
In all that goes on in the world around me
I am always aware of God’s presence –
God is near [always] no matter what.
We are anxious and troubled about many things. But ONE THING IS NEEDFUL.
And therein I believe lies the secret to stressless living.
Write these words down.
Memorize them.
Say them over and over again when you get up in the morning, in the middle of the day when things start getting to you, and in bed at night before you fall off to sleep.
This can actually help you sleep better at night.
This probably save you a few trips to the doctor.
You are worried and troubled over so many things – but there is one more important than all the others.
You, Lord, give me all I need . . .
My future is in your hands . . .
In all that goes on in the world around me
I am always aware of your presence –
God is near [always] no matter what.
These are life-changing words.
Say it – over and over again.
Believe it – day in and day out.
It will change your life.
Stress and anxiety take a back seat to this positive affirmation.
Amen.
These comments were part of sermon heard by the congregation of The Connecting Place: Christ Presbyterian Church in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, gathered on September 19, 2010.
Seven out of ten people told a US News /Bozell Survey, that they feel stressed at some point during the day.
43% of all adults suffer noticeable physical and emotional symptoms from burnout.
Somewhere between 75 and 90% of all visits to the doctor's office stem from stress.
Stress is known to be a leading cause of heart disease and cancer.
Stress causes depression and can lead to migraine headaches, hypertension, chest pains, ulcers, gastritis, colitis, and heartburn.
And so, I think this story from Luke’s gospel speaks to us as much as it did to Martha (Luke 10:38-42) .
Jesus told Martha: “"YOU ARE ANXIOUS AND TROUBLED ABOUT MANY THINGS."
Yeah, she was.
And, we sure are, wouldn’t you say?
Truer words were never spoken – certainly not truer words that speak to us today.
And what did Jesus tell Martha?
"YOU ARE ANXIOUS AND TROUBLED ABOUT MANY THINGS," but only one thing is needful,
there is one thing that is more important than all the rest.
And Mary understands it.
Mary gets it.
Mary had taken the psalm we read to heart:
You, Lord, give me all I need . . .
My future is in your hands . . .
In all that goes on in the world around me
I am always aware of God’s presence –
God is near [always] no matter what.
We are anxious and troubled about many things. But ONE THING IS NEEDFUL.
And therein I believe lies the secret to stressless living.
Write these words down.
Memorize them.
Say them over and over again when you get up in the morning, in the middle of the day when things start getting to you, and in bed at night before you fall off to sleep.
This can actually help you sleep better at night.
This probably save you a few trips to the doctor.
You are worried and troubled over so many things – but there is one more important than all the others.
You, Lord, give me all I need . . .
My future is in your hands . . .
In all that goes on in the world around me
I am always aware of your presence –
God is near [always] no matter what.
These are life-changing words.
Say it – over and over again.
Believe it – day in and day out.
It will change your life.
Stress and anxiety take a back seat to this positive affirmation.
Amen.
These comments were part of sermon heard by the congregation of The Connecting Place: Christ Presbyterian Church in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, gathered on September 19, 2010.
When You Are Worried and Troubled
As Jesus and his disciples went on their way,
he came to a village where a woman named Martha welcomed him in her home.
She had a sister named Mary, who sat down at the feet of the Lord and listened to his teaching.
Martha was upset over all the work she had to do, so she came and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself ? Tell her to come and help me!"
The Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha! You are worried and troubled over so many things,
but just one is needed.
Mary has chosen the right thing, and it will not be taken away from her."
Luke 10:38-42 -- Today's English Version (The Good News Bible)
he came to a village where a woman named Martha welcomed him in her home.
She had a sister named Mary, who sat down at the feet of the Lord and listened to his teaching.
Martha was upset over all the work she had to do, so she came and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself ? Tell her to come and help me!"
The Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha! You are worried and troubled over so many things,
but just one is needed.
Mary has chosen the right thing, and it will not be taken away from her."
Luke 10:38-42 -- Today's English Version (The Good News Bible)
God is Near -- Always
Protect me, O God; I trust in you for safety.
I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord; all the good things I have come from you."
How excellent are the LORD's faithful people!
My greatest pleasure is to be with them.
Those who rush to other gods bring many troubles on themselves.
I will not take part in their sacrifices;
I will not worship their gods.
You, LORD, are all I have, and you give me all I need;
my future is in your hands.
How wonderful are your gifts to me; how good they are!
I praise the LORD, because he guides me, and in the night my conscience warns me.
I am always aware of the LORD's presence;
he is near, and nothing can shake me.
And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure,
because you protect me from the power of death.
I have served you faithfully, and you will not abandon me to the world of the dead.
You will show me the path that leads to life;
your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever.
Psalm 16 -- Today's English Version (The Good News Bible)
I say to the LORD, "You are my Lord; all the good things I have come from you."
How excellent are the LORD's faithful people!
My greatest pleasure is to be with them.
Those who rush to other gods bring many troubles on themselves.
I will not take part in their sacrifices;
I will not worship their gods.
You, LORD, are all I have, and you give me all I need;
my future is in your hands.
How wonderful are your gifts to me; how good they are!
I praise the LORD, because he guides me, and in the night my conscience warns me.
I am always aware of the LORD's presence;
he is near, and nothing can shake me.
And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure,
because you protect me from the power of death.
I have served you faithfully, and you will not abandon me to the world of the dead.
You will show me the path that leads to life;
your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever.
Psalm 16 -- Today's English Version (The Good News Bible)
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