It’s Good To Talk:
Dear God, “Take from our lives the strain and stress
And let our ordered lives confess
The beauty of Your peace.”
Bereavement, chronic illness, disability, near death experiences and multiple other issues could render most people immobile or at least cause them to lose faith and become ineffective for God.
It’s widely believed that most folks can experience some degree of stress, anxiety or depression at some time in their lives.
Even though I’m not usually prone to being anxious or suffer with depression, I will admit I’ve gone through episodes of stress.
In my own experience; I’ve relived characteristics of the trauma, and had graphic flashbacks.
I’ve also had nightmares, disturb sleep and have tried to avoid situations that remind me of the painful events.
Apparently, there’s no time limit on stress, it may surface months or sometimes years after an emotional or painful experience.
Personally; I believe that one of the best ways to overcome these kind of conditions is to talk about the event.
After experiencing mental or physical pain due to adversity, some folks can be rendered powerless with astonishment, disbelief and shock.
Sharing about their experiences may be the last thing on their mind!
But, for me, expressing my feelings, by talking & sharing, is the best way of getting over my experience.
For this reason, I try to change negative ways of thinking into more positive ones.
Here’s some other ways which help me to overcome stress:
Keeping myself busy.
Involving myself in church community projects, and having regular Christian fellowship.
Keeping up-to-date with headline issues around the world via Satellite news broadcasts and other media resources – this helps to put things into perspective.
For me; taking on a hobby certainly helps, especially through the sharing of my story via the Internet.
Playing a musical instrument, and listening to some praise & worship always proves to be very soothing and therapeutic.
And; almost last, but not least, meditating on God’s Word day & night.
However; perhaps for me, the “power of prayer” – talking to Father God – has been extremely important.
Very early in my Christian walk, I began to realise that no matter what life deals, I’m able to call Him. He always answers and is always there to help me resolve things.
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