The Stress of Demands

Matthew 11:28-29

Stress: Allowing external circumstances to cause internal anxiety.

Jesus faced more stress then anyone!

Even on the cross Jesus had peace.

1) Release you frustrations to God Psalms 62:8
- Learn to deal with how you feel
-"Don't worry about anything, pray about everything" Philipians 4:6-7
-Pour out heart to God
-Be a winner not a Winer
-Have a Joyful heart

2) Evaluate the source of your Stress Psalms 73:21-24
-Don't be stressed about other people (Those who may seem more blessed that seem like they may not deserve it)
- When we evaluate the source of our stress we can let God take care of our problems
-Don't believe every thought and everything your told. Not every thought comes from God.

Statistics
-40% of things we worry about never happen
-30% worry about the past that can't be changed
-12% worry about criticism about others
-10% worry about health
-8% worry about real problems

Philipians 4:8-9
-"Worry will not stop tomorrow's sorrow, it will only rob you of Today's strength"
-Worry does no good, causes harm
-We can control habbits, attitude, spiritual life,

Advice:
Make two lists of what stresses you out. First list "Things you can't control". Second list "Things you can control"

3) Stick to what you know is right
-Right thing, stick to God's word (Psalm 119:143)
-find joy in God's word
-Only God can help sort things out
-Don't stay away from Church
-Bad decision, consequences will cause more stress 1 Peter 3:12


4)Trust in God (Proverbs 3:5-6)