The Pressure of Life
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The Pressure of Life

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Matthew 11:29-30

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

 

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Studies have shown that one minute of rage can sap the strength of a normal eight hour period. Worry also drains our energy at an amazing rate, even much faster than hard labor. Then how could we live successfully in the midst of trouble, problems, and challenges of life?

I was reading an article on what separates star athletes from their peers who sometimes have more talent. The conclusion was that it was their ability to stay focused and to stay calm under pressure.

This is also probably a key issue that separates those who bear much fruit from those who are bearing little or none. However, our focus is not just on our tasks, but also on something infinitely greater—the Lord Himself. We are not just trying to stay calm, but abide in the peace of the Lord.

How much more effective could we be, and how much more energy would we have, if we would abide in the peace of the Lord? That is why we should not be angry, afraid, or worry because they sap our energy. In contrast, faith releases the power that created the universe. The greatest faith of all, and the most effective, is to live day by day trusting Him.

It is by trusting Him so much that we look at every problem as an opportunity to see His work in our lives. It is not worrying, but rather trusting and abiding in the peace of God. We have been promised that we are entering a time when we will see great miracles. So, trust Him completely!

 

Let us continue to prepare for our purpose by seeing every problem, every obstacle, as an opportunity to see a miracle. We must also recognize anger and wrath as the great enemies who will seek to drain us of our faith, our focus, and even the physical energy.

Ikuti Kami