How to mange stress in your life


Hearing the word "stress" alone in cases will stress someone out. One thing we can't avoid in life is stress, because stress can come in so many different ways. I'm learning that being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day to day challenges are the keys to stress management. We can't eliminate stress but yes we can manage it and by doing so we can live a more happy and fulfilling life. The devil will always try and put things in front of us so that we will get unfocused. It's very important that you keep and hold on to your righteous mind and it's key that you keep a clear mind.

You must be mindful of the things you expose yourself to. Because when you expose yourself to something you are opening up yourself to receive something that may hurt or harm your growth as a person and also your spiritual growth. Fasting is a great way to clear your mind as well as prayer because you can release some of the stress by talking to God. Do not let stress beat you down but beat it by being sure to manage and focus on what's positive in your life.

Summer Series: life is not a game!


This summer our church has began a new series entitled "Life: Is Not a Game". In this exciting summer series we will be talking about different situations and trials that we all face and deal with. Additionally, we are talking about how we can all overcome life's obstacles due to God's faithfulness even when we are in the midst of situations. We are a few weeks into the series and we plan to finish it in September. The goal is to encourage people and show them that in life we may get down but we must allow God to pick us up

Do I need to fast really?

Fasting is something that people are indifferent about and is something some people embrace and others stay away from. Spiritual fasting is in my opinion one of the best things you can do in your life in terms of getting closer to God. In my experience with fasting I was able to clear my mind and become more focused on top of being reminded of the things that's important in my life. Fasting doesn't always mean from food, here are a few other things to fast from.

sweets
Facebook 
caffeine
talking on your cell phone 
watching TV
listening to music
tweeting 
texting

Their are so many other things you can fast from. The purpose behind a fast is to help you put down anything that is getting in the way of your relationship with God. Fasting is not required anywhere in the Bible for Christians, but I ask me all the time why wouldn't you be willing to give up or sacrifice something for Christ who gave up his life for you. Hope and pray you were encouraged by this and I pray for your strength in the Lord during your next fast.

Focused


Distractions are the biggest inhibitors to reaching goals and a become great roadblocks on the road of success. The problem with distractions is they come in all shapes, forms and fashions. Unfortunately, distractions are generally self-imposed. Individuals constantly make decisions to allow these things to take them away from those things, which ultimately takes them away from the most important things. Often times sin works the same way; it’s the result of a little distraction over here and next thing you know your decisions are way over there. Getting distracted is a choice and if you want to be successful and have a fruitful journey, you must learn to stay focused and choose not to get distracted.

New Day

It has always been interesting to me that people say they want more for themselves yet these same people are still standing in the same place unwilling to take any initiative  that indicates they want to move forward. On the other hand you have those who have a movement or want to start a movement but they have no purpose. Movement without a goal and no direction is no movement at all. It is simply a collection of unorganized and frustrated people. The moves you make now will dictate your future. We all have made some mistakes and done things we've had no business doing, but what are you doing today to make yourself better? Change starts with you. Why wait?

What's your story?


If you have ever been through anything or are currently going through something, you have a story to tell. A testimony is simply your autobiography. People may know things about you, they may know where you're from, but they can't tell your story or walk in your shoes.


For the longest time I was afraid to tell people my story. I was afraid to tell others what God had done in my life because I thought they would judge me. One of the worst things you can do to yourself is hide what God has done in your life.

First, God let you go through things because he knew you could handle it and second, because he knew if you got through it you would be able to help other people around you seeking to get through it.

Many people just sit back and watch how you handle things in your life. If people see that you can overcome and make it through your situation they will feel like they can get through it as well.

Remember, your problem is bigger than you and what God can do in your life is more than you will ever imagine if you choose to take the first step and put your faith and trust in God. So don't trip over your situation. Trust in God and when he gets you through turn back and strengthen the others around you so that they can be encouraged by what God has done in your life.