Live Happy

 

LIVE HAPPY 

I don't mean to be flippant with the title of today's post. I do realise that many people have varied problems in life with health issues, financial problems, relationships, employment and so on. And I do pray for as many people that I know including some I have not even met; like you my readers.

By the title "LIVE HAPPY" I mean that as far as possible try to eliminate, or reduce even, the stressors in your life.

We all know what stress does to us physically, mentally and in so many other ways; so there's no need to preach about this. What I am focussing on is how to keep such stress under control.    

Firstly, do you really trust in God? Do you really believe that whatever happens in your life, one day at a time, God will take care of it for you? I mean one day at a time. Not one week or one month ahead.

When the Israelites were in the desert God provided them with manna to eat. They were told to gather enough for one day. Some disobeyed and gathered more than they needed. By the next day the manna had rotted and was full of maggots and it smelled. God was teaching them, and us, to take one day at a time. 

Jesus taught that God will take care of us as He takes care of the birds and the flowers in the field. Can you imagine how calming it is to truly believe that God will take care of whatever happens to you day by day? Try it. I have found it relieves all the stress that life throws at us.

Be your own best friend. I can see some of you wondering what I'm talking about. Often, if a friend asks you for advice you give them your best opinion of what they should do. Try this on yourself.  

Be your own best friend. Ask yourself why you are stressed. Write it down if it helps. Then analyse what you would advise someone if they come to you with this situation.

Do not be afraid or shy to share your problems with someone you can trust, or with medical or other professionals.

I find humour helps me relieve stress. I can't remember how or when it started. But I know I was very young when difficulties came knocking at my door and somehow ... I saw the funny side.    

Music also helps to relieve stress. Choose a piece of music you like or lyrics that have a special meaning to you and play this whenever you can.

I'm sure you know other ways of relieving stress which you can share with our readers here. But most important of all is trusting God, every day, that He will take care of you whatever happens.  

Here's my piece of music ...