Monday, September 9, 2024

Stress can leave us irritable, angry, and quick to lash out at those in our midst. As Barb Roose reminded us this weekend, although the stress we experience may not be our fault, we are responsible for our reaction.

Fortunately, we can take our stress to God instead of taking it out on those closest to us.

Today, try using Barb’s Hands Up/Hands Down Prayer to surrender your stress to God.

Hands Up/Hands Down Prayer

Hands Down Prayer: God, I’m home and about to walk into my house and be with the people I love. I need to surrender my frustrations about ___________________, my disappointments over _______________, and my anger about _________________.

Hands Up Prayer: God, I recognize your presence with me right now. I would like to receive your peace. I ask for you to give me patience with/for ________________. I pray that my words and actions convey your peace, grace, and love to those I love.

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