Inspirational: HOW TO BREAK FREE FROM STRESS

Daily Inspirational Encouragement

HOW TO BREAK FREE FROM STRESS

By: Linda Kirby/WGON

In today’s stressful world, it’s easy for one to feel a bit down. God gave us song to praise and worship Him and to lift our spirits. "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise" (James 5:13). When we sing praises to our Lord, we feel the Holy Spirit’s presence so much that we completely forget the stressful day we are having. You are filled with joy and love for God. Joy is promised to every believer who walks by the Holy Spirit (Galations 5:16, 22-23). However, we must sing with our heart. That is where the Holy Spirit resides and by singing with the heart, we are giving God our heart. Just going through the motions won’t give you that Holy Spirit joy that you are looking for. Don’t worry if you think you can’t carry a tune -- God is tone deaf! He tells us to make a joyful NOISE unto the Lord (Psalm 100). It’s not the beautiful voice He’s wanting, it’s your heart. When life has given you a hard time, sing joyously to God. Remember, we are shaken but not moved, pressed but not crushed, down but never out, because we have Jesus our God in our hearts. Sing to His magnificence and love. Praise His holy name in song!