Thursday, February 27, 2014

Thoughts for anyone who is Stressed


It’s been a pretty busy week for me as a graduate student and I keep hearing friends complain about their stress levels. I decided to post some encouragement from one of my favorite nineteenth century pastors:

It is not the cares of today, but the cares of tomorrow that weigh a man down. –George MacDonald

The best preparation for the future is the present well seen to, and the last duty done. –George MacDonald

Anything big enough to occupy our minds is big enough to hang a prayer on. –George MacDonald

Work is not always required. There is such a thing as sacred idleness. –George MacDonald


This morning I read Colossians 3:23 and it also has some good advice to offer for anyone who feels like they are drowning in responsibilities:

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.


Ask yourself of all these things you are doing, “Who am I doing this for?” If the answer is God, then you should be glad of the responsibilities He has given you. If the answer is anyone else…then why are you doing it?

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