Solutions to Summer Stress

I've noticed that many of us are stressed in the season of summer. We can farewell as long as there is no stress. But we forget that we are problem solvers. In fact, the bible says that we are over comers, which literally means "problem solver." Don't you think we will have some problems to solve this season even though it is summer? We are called to overcome. We are destined to successfully solve in stressful summer seasons. If you are tempted to cave in and quit, this might help you. Not the only things, but four simple solutions you can use to help you solve stressful situations this summer.

1: Center Your Attention on God

Isaiah 26:3 says, "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you: because he trusts in you." 

When we look at the circumstances, it never changes things. If you're at all like me and others like me, it just frustrates us. In fact, the more you think about the problem and the scenario, the weaker we become. Instead of believing our situation can have a positive outcome, many of us begin to doubt that we will ever overcome. This is why we need to center our attention of God.

2: See What's Possible in God

We have heard or read that "All things are possible with God (Luke 1:37)." We even mentally accent to the fact. But we often forget to apply it to our own personal situation. I sometimes look at what isn't working and what isn't changing and what is taking too long to accomplish. This makes me feel overwhelmed with feelings of weakness. Today I am reminded of Joel 3:10. It says, "Let the weak say, I am strong." This changes everything. Let's hold our "sights" on to the possibilities in God. He is the solution.

3: Pay Attention to What God Is Saying

I often forget to listen to the still small voice of the wonderful Holy Spirit. Look at this jewel in what Isaiah 55:3 says: "Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live."

It's through prayer and paying attention to what the Word says that helps me walk through the fire, flood, stressful summer situations and other adversity.

4: Talk About What God is Doing

I digress quickly to conversing about negativity. I want to be better but it's true. I love what the psalmist confidently declares. Notice Psalm 105:2 says, "I will talk of all his wondrous works."

Amazing! What a confident person? I sure don't "feel" like talking about what God is doing is stressful circumstances do you? What if we committed to talking about what God is doing instead of what He is not doing? What if remembered that our faith grew in the dark and difficult moments? Be encouraged today to follow these simple solutions to summer stress. We can live in a new and improved way. 

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