How to Eliminate Stress

Hebrews 4:9-11 New International Version (NIV)

9 There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.

1. I will rest my body.

Psalm 127:2 New International Version (NIV)

2 In vain you rise early
    and stay up late,
toiling for food to eat—
    for he grants sleep to those he loves.

2. I will replenish my soul.

A. With Quiet reflection.

Psalm 23:2-3 A New International Version (NIV)

2     He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3     he refreshes my soul.

B. By enjoying what's fun for you. 

Proverbs 17:22 New International Version (NIV)

22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,

    but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

C. With people.

Hebrews 10:25 New International Version (NIV)

25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

3. I will refocus my spirit upon God. 

Psalm 92

A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day.

1 It is good to praise the Lord
    and make music to your name, O Most High,
2 proclaiming your love in the morning

    and your faithfulness at night,

14 They will still bear fruit in old age,

    they will stay fresh and green, 

Chris Hodges, Church of the Highlands