Monday, September 16, 2024

Stress is generally considered something negative, but would would happen if instead, we saw it as a 'God Opportunity'?

Try the following exercise to practice changing your perspective on stress from enemy to opportunity.

3 Questions to clarify the OPPORTUNITY

First, think of something that is causing stress in your life. 

Next, work your way through these verses and questions to help clarify opportunity.

• Read Galatians 5:22 and ask "what is God trying to strengthen in me?"
• Read 1 Peter 2:12 and Matthew 6:16 and ask "what is God trying to show through me?" 
• Read Hebrews 10:24 and James 5:16 and ask "who has God put around me?" 

Finally, if you want to learn more about stress and perception, check out the fascinating resources below.

Kelly McGonical TED Talk: Make Stress Your Friend

STUDY: Does the perception that stress effects your health matter?