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FROM STRESSED TO BLESSED

FROM STRESSED TO BLESSED. 50 Days of Transformation Part 2 (Physical Health). Pastor Dave Martin ~ Cross Creek Community Church ~ March 9, 2014. Romans 12:2a “D o not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”. STRESS.

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FROM STRESSED TO BLESSED

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  1. FROM STRESSED TO BLESSED 50 Days of Transformation Part 2 (Physical Health) • Pastor Dave Martin ~ Cross Creek Community Church ~ March 9, 2014

  2. Romans 12:2a “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

  3. STRESS

  4. Transformed in Physical Health: Proverbs 14:30a “A heart at peace gives life to the body…” niv “A relaxed attitude lengthens a man’s life…” nlt

  5. Worry • Hurry • Crowds • Choices • Loss • Pluralism • Future

  6. SPIRITUAL HABITS THAT REDUCE STRESS PSALM 23

  7. Psalms 23:1-6 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

  8. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

  9. 1.Look to God to meet all my needs (Stress of Worry) Psalms 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

  10. 1.Look to God to meet all my needs (Stress of Worry) Romans 8:32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

  11. 2.I need to obey God’s Instruction about rest (Stress of Hurry) Exodus 34:21 "Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest.”

  12. 2.I need to obey God’s Instruction about rest (Stress of Hurry) Psalm 23:2a “He makes me lie down…”

  13. Rest my Body

  14. Rest my Body Refocus my Spirit

  15. Rest my Body Refocus my Spirit Recharge my Emotions

  16. 3. Recharge my Soul with Beauty (Stress of Crowds) Psalms 23:2-3a “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul…”

  17. Get outside everyday

  18. Get outside everyday Start day with God not the media

  19. Get outside everyday Start day with God not the media Intentionally put beauty around you

  20. 3. Recharge my Soul with Beauty (Stress of Crowds) Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.

  21. 4. Go to God for Guidance(Stress of Choices) Psalms 23:3b “He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”

  22. 4. Go to God for Guidance(Stress of Choices) James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

  23. 5. Trust God in the Dark Valleys (Stress of Loss) Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.”

  24. 5. Trust God in the Dark Valleys (Stress of Loss) Psalms 142:3a “When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who know my way…”

  25. 6. Let God be my Defender(Stress of Pluralism) Psalm 23:5 “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, and you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.”

  26. 6. Let God be my Defender(Stress of Pluralism) Psalm 18:1-2 “How I love you, Lord! You are my defender, my protector, and my strong fortress. In you I am safe. You protect me like a shield.”

  27. “Father forgive them…”

  28. 7. Expect God to Finish what He starts in me (Stress of Future) Psalm 23:6 “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

  29. Jesus: Matthew 11:28-30 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

  30. When I’m “Yoked” with Christ… We move together in the same Direction and the same Speed!

  31. This week in your small group: Six Reasons Your Health Matters to God

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