Exodus 34:21 In our busy world, rest can be seen as lazy, unproductive and weak. This is especially so when the to-do list never ends, profits are at stake and business success is dependent on everyone giving 130%. To ensure that we have the capacity to perform our daily tasks, we load up with coffeeContinue reading “Take a Break”
Tag Archives: stress
Anxiety
Psalm 139:23 I think all of us, if we stopped and thought about it, would have to admit that we get anxious about something. There is at least one thing and probably more that brings us stress, worry, concern and even fear. It could be a phobia, uncertainty or an overwhelming sense of dread whichContinue reading “Anxiety”
The more we have
Proverbs 15:16 The more we have the more we have to lose. The more we have the more we want. The more we have the more we have to worry about. The more we have the more complicated life gets. Even so, we spend our lives desiring more, working for more and stressing about theContinue reading “The more we have”
Whose hands?
Psalm 5:1 We all put our lives into someone’s hands. Most of the time we decide that the best person to trust with our life is ourselves. On the odd occasion we might find ourselves in dire straits and humble ourselves enough to call for help. If we really thought about it, we would realiseContinue reading “Whose hands?”
Discontent drives out thankfullness
1 Chronicles 29:13 We seem to live in a world where the quest for more has replaced appreciation for what we have. Discontent can drive positive change but when constant and unrelenting it can be impossible to please. We are bombarded with advertising and are fascinated with the fantasies of perfect bodies, flash houses andContinue reading “Discontent drives out thankfullness”
Living in troubling times
Anxiety, stress, worry and concern are the key contributors to the epidemic of mental illness that is enveloping our western society. It is little wonder that many turn to drugs, alcohol and other destructive supposed solutions to escape their troubles. While these might temporarily take our mind off the problems or make us feel invincibleContinue reading “Living in troubling times”
The weight of the world
In today’s busy and demanding world with heightened emphasis on productivity and compliance it doesn’t take much to feel the weight of the world on our shoulders. Directly or indirectly we are threatened with jobs cuts, fines and at the very least a reduction in our personal worth if we don’t perform or fail toContinue reading “The weight of the world”
Which version?
How do you tell if your version of Christianity is the right one? A good indication at least is to answer the following questions and compare your answers with today’s verse; Do you feel weighed down with guilt when you reflect on your past mistakes and choices? Are you burdened with shame and feel youContinue reading “Which version?”
Turmoil and trouble
Will North Korea start a war? Will the volcano erupt? Will an earthquake cause a tsunami? Will a hurricane wipe out a city? Will my marriage survive this rocky time? Will I still have a job this time next year? Will I be able to afford an interest rate rise? Will my kids make goodContinue reading “Turmoil and trouble”
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