Stress Tests

     An article I read tonight indicated that our bodies perceive stress and respond with hormones to deal with it even if the stress is being endured by friends, family members, and even TV characters! It noted we are over-stressing our thyroid, adrenal glands, and liver by this type of stress. Of course, many of the remedies are ones we so often hear about such as: eat healthy foods, exercise, and reduce stress.       One study indicated that those that prayed while walking had higher percentages of positive hormones produced that led to increased metabolism, weight loss, and feelings of calm.
    A radio announcer noted the other day, "We have a choice. We can worry or we can trust God. We can't do both." God tells us not to worry. He reminds us not to focus on what evil people are doing. He knew both types of stress would cause us ill mental and physical health, but more importantly poor spiritual health. He wants us to trust Him. If we focus on the bad guys and how WE are going to protect OURSELVES from them; we take our eyes off the One Good God that is the only One who can truly protect us. Trust and obey, there really is no other way…to stay healthy, happy, and able to walk through the stress tests of life.

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