What Does The Bible Say About Stress? 

What does the Bible say about stress? Pastor Greg Surratt shares how the Bible says we should deal with stress to bring peace to our lives.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 (NIV)
THE BIBLE’S ANTIDOTE TO A MOTHERS STRESS
1. LAUGH MORE
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. Proverbs 17:22 (NLT)
What humor does
• Reduces pain
• Strengthens immune function
• Decreases stress
2. RELEASE WORRY
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)
3. FIND FAITH
But God has shown us how much he loves us-it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us! Romans 5:8 (GNT)
…The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6b (NIV)
• Saving faith
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Romans 5:1 (NLT)
• Strengthening faith
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)
• Sustaining faith
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV)
Recorded on Mother's Day, 2016