Stress Mounts
Posted: 9/8/2011
Categories: Sermon Series
STRESS MOUNTS. I'm sure many can relate to the seasons in life where your level of stress increases.
Some examples:
- Working double time to make a sale or close a deal
- Increased amount of traveling
- Taking on more work due to changes in personnel
- Pain, illness, or loss (economic, relational, or social)
When the pressure mounts... What is your reaction?
Will you STRESS OUT?
- React with anger or impatience
- Shut off emotionally
- Seek other outlets to 'escape' the stress
- Fantasize about being anywhere else, new job or marriage
I URGE YOU... Now is the time to SPIRIT-UP!
I remember the stress during one of our early financial hurdles at Crosswalk. Spontaneous heat would generate along my spine every time I considered the possibility of failure. It made me sick. This conclusion gripped me: I need to dive DEEPER into the presence and the person of Christ. The deeper the fear, the deeper I needed to dive into Christ.
So, if you are STRESSED OUT... What you really need is THE SPIRIT. Let God comfort you and bring you to a good place.
When you find yourself in a SEASON of STRESS, remember, it is likely an opportunity for a SEASON of SUCCESS.
Nothing is EASY. Nothing GREAT is handed to you. Don't WISH for the easiest path. Don't DUCK IT. Don't RUN from it. Dive deeper into the person of Christ and allow Him to create in you the heart, character, and appetites He desires.