Led not driven.

Led not driven.

Jesus said in Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls] (Matthew 11:28).

Becoming stress free can sound like a complicated thing. It takes more than only prayer. Jesus invited us to come to Him if we are overwhelmed. He promised to refresh us if we are overworked, weary, or worn out. Take time to go to Jesus whenever you seem to be sensing a bit of stress and away from peace. Let His presence refill and refresh you.

And the effect of righteousness will be peace [internal and external], and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confident trust forever (Isaiah 32:17).

If you find yourself doing so much that you are physically worn out, you may be driven instead of led. Remember, you have to come apart from a busy routine before you come apart yourself. You have to get away from everything before you ‘come undone’ physically, mentally, and emotionally. Give yourself time to get a good night’s sleep. Give yourself time to think about the season of life you’re in, and especially time to get away and just be with the Lord.

Consider social media and how distracting it can be. It is tempting to do everything that everybody else is doing, be involved in everything, know everything, hear everything, and be everywhere, but it isn’t God’s best for you. We must be willing to separate ourselves from compulsive activity before we burst apart at the seams! Spend time with God, and ask Him to give you order to your day.

Remember the sabbath day by identifying and committing one day a week to rest, play, pray, and reflect on God in your life. This is one sure-fire way that we can remain in our ‘sweet spot’ of getting God’s direction and walking in His prosperity for our every day lives.