Finding Peace In A World Filled With Turmoil
We live in a stressful world, and the stress is often overwhelming. Christianity provides a simple formula for Christians to recharge and face the challenges of life. Follow this 15 minute a day plan to reducing stress and finding peace.
It isn't easy finding peace these days. The very things that were meant to help us free up our time like cell phones, washers, and other modern conveniences actually sometimes cause more stress.
If you are a parent, or in a relationship, it will add to the stress because you aren't just responsible for yourself, you are responsible for others.
As a single parent who raised three daughters to adulthood, believe me, I understand. It seems we never have enough time for ourselves. This makes our lives even more stressful.
If you want to find peace in your life, if you want to reduce your stress and live successfully, you will need to take drastic action. It doesn't take much time, as little as 15 minutes a day. If you are consistent, these 15 minutes a day will change your life.
In the Bible, we see Jesus retreating many times to pray. It might seem odd that the Son of God felt the need to retreat, but the need to retreat from the pressures of every day life is necessary to helping us grow as Christians.
The first step to finding peace is to read your Bible. Although the Bible reveals many things, it also reveals God's will for us, as well as the way we are to live. It gives us plenty of tools to help us in daily living. By spending a few minutes each day reading the Bible, we will find out what these tools are. We will learn what God wants us to know.
(You only need to read three chapters a day Monday through Saturday and five on Sunday to read the Bible through in a year. If you've never read the Bible, read two chapters per day from the New Testament, this will allow you to read through the New Testament twice in one year.)
The next step is to meditate on the Word. The Word refers to Jesus in 1 John, but it also refers to the Bible. What do we learn from what we have read? How will it help us in our daily lives?
(Keep a notebook and write down what you have learned. It will help you to remember it.)
The third step is to pray. You don't need to know any fancy language or a certain formula to pray. In fact, the Bible warns us against formulaic prayer because this type of prayer is what "heathens" use. It's not the type of prayer God is looking for.
When we read the Bible, God speaks to us. When we pray, we speak to Him. This puts us in relationship. This relationship grows stronger as we read the Bible and pray.
When you pray, tell God your concerns. Talk about what is bothering you. Ask Him for peace. Express your gratitude and thank Him for all of the good things in your life. Gratitude is a powerful way to change your life. When you focus on the good in your life, it makes it much harder to focus on what's wrong. It changes your perspective.
Tell God what you need. Although the Bible says He already knows, He wants you to ask. God will not violate our free will. He won't give unless we ask first.
Strong faith and a strong relationship with God gives us the strength to face the obstacles and struggles we face in daily life. The added benefit is that it allows us to "recharge our batteries."
One thing I learned from reading the "Science of Getting Rich" is that we may only give to others what we have ourselves. If we don't take the time to recharge, we don't have anything to give. Giving when we have nothing to give adds to our stress.
Jesus told us:
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27.
Give yourself 15 minutes a day and reduce your stress. You'll find the peace you are looking for.
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