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The Root Cause of StressA dear friend of mine did a talk on stress recently. She said all stress in her life was the direct result of not trusting fully in Jesus. God can and will take care of all your needs, troubles, and worries. It got me to thinking, what is the root cause of stress in my life? For me it is feeling not good enough, not doing enough, failing. So what is the root cause of your stress? Finances you say. Ah, money the elusive element we all work for. Many people feel stressed because of their lack of money or their decisions related to money. But money itself is not a cause of stress. It may be a stressor, or a factor, but is of itself is not a cause. It is your perception of your need of money. Granted you may have REAL bills, real debt, real problems related to money, but it is still how you view it that causes you stress. So, the way I see it, there several ways to view each circumstance in your life. And that view is what causes you stress, or frees you from it. It’s your view on life and circumstances that are the root cause of your stress, not the stressors themselves. Negative Mental Views - ROOT causes of stress: 1. I am not good enough, I just can't make it work. I have to try harder. 2. It's not my fault, why does it have to happen to me. This doesn't happen to .... 3. Well, all things will pass, I'll just ride this out, let it pass too. Wait a minute! Why is number 3 in the root causes of stress? Because if you don't pay your bills, the bill collector will not be happy and you will stress, or cause stress to others who have to deal with your inadequacies. We can't hide in the sand and wait for life to blow over. Positive Mental Views - Stress Management: 1. With God all things are possible. God will see me through, and will give me the strength and wisdom I need to deal with this situation or He would NOT have allowed it to happen to me. I am able to do His bidding. 2. With God all things are possible. God will see me through, and will give me the strength and wisdom I need to deal with this situation or He would NOT have allowed it to happen to me. I am able to do His bidding. 3. With God all things are possible. God will see me through, and will give me the strength and wisdom I need to deal with this situation or He would NOT have allowed it to happen to me. I am able to do His bidding. Ok, you get the point. There is only one positive way to deal with stress. While there are many root causes, there is only one solution. Work together with God. That could be a simple as waiting on the Lord or as complex as searching for answers and pleading for wisdom. It is your attitude that makes all the difference. AP If you would like more info on STRESS management, like the Simple Solutions Book, click here. |
Sleep, Snooze & SnoreAhhhh, a good night sleep. We all want it, we all need it, we all get it. No? Oh, I guess some of us need a little extra health in that department, eh. Rest enables repair your body to repair cells, process information from the day, and it improves the immune system. Our cognitive function is significantly reduced with not enough sleep. The body will manually start to shut down if you try to not sleep in as little as 17 hours. This “shut down” is similar to drinking alcohol. Seventeen hours is the equivalent to 2 glasses of wine. How many of us health minded Christian would not get drunk, and yet we will rob our bodies of sleep and create the same effect. The American Cancer Society found that there is a higher chance of death in individuals who sleep less than 7 hours per night (studies vary from 10% to 30%). There is even a reduced longevity for those who sleep over 9 hours per night (There is still discussion on how many cases of that are because there is an underlying issue that causes more sleep (or the desire fore more sleep) or whether the act of sleeping is a factor in and of itself. Regardless, if you or someone you love is sleeping over 9 hours a night see a doctor and don’t settle for pills, find the cause. So, how do you get a good's night rest? 1. Good preparations: Avoid eating at least 2 to 3 hours before bed, avoid caffeine entirely, and have a little quiet time before going to the bedroom to unwind before you even lie down. Don’t use the bed for reading, watching TV, etc. |
Veggie Pot Pie1 1/2 to 2 cups Golden Nuggets Chop nuggets in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in nuggets and mix thoroughly. Top with pastry or Cornbread. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 45 minutes. *For extra creamy add 1 cup more. Serves 8 |
NEWSAs you know, Angela was at 3ABN in late September to tape 4 cooking shows. Cooking Today is a one hour program and 3 Let's Cook - 30 minutes each. Please pray for this to be a blessing and a help to others. Many of you have been asking when will they air. I am afraid you will have to call 3ABN to find out. They don't inform guests when their shows will air, so just stay tuned. If you were forwarded this email and would like to receive your own subscription - email us at: newsletter@settepublishing.com (with subscribe in the subject line). |
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