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Philippians 4:6
…do not be anxious (stressed) about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Question to answer: What is stress and why is it bad?

Stress
Stress comes from being weighed down with things that God never intended for us to carry!

Stressors vs. Stress
Stressors are those circumstances that create the levels of pressure and tension that lead to stress!  Stressors are the primary sources of stress.

2 Timothy 3:1

Genuine Concern is expressed through dependence on God.  It causes us to ask, “What will He do?”

Fearful Concern is expressed through dependence on self.  It causes us to ask, “What am I going to do?

Psalm 55:22
1 Peter 5:6-7

Why Should We Avoid Stress?

God Said So
Matthew 6:25
Stress is displeasing to God.

Stress Is Actively Harmful

Stress Is Inconsistent With God’s Character
1 John 4:7-8, Colossians 2:3, 2 Peter 1:3, Isaiah 40:26
Since God is love, He desires only what’s best for us!
Since God has all wisdom, He knows what’s best for us!
Since God is all-powerful, He can bring about what’s best for us!

Stress Misrepresents God’s Character To Others

Stress Changes Nothing (for the good)
Luke 12:25
And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?