Scripture: “…and when they found him, they exclaimed: ‘Everyone is looking for you!’ Jesus replied, ‘Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”’ Mark 1:37-38   Observation: Jesus models for us in this passage setting boundaries. His disciples tell him that everyone is looking…

Scripture: “But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.” Luke 5:16   Observation: Jesus stress management tip #3 – Get out in nature! When Jesus needed to have time with God, he almost always chose to get out into nature. He didn’t go to a busy city, or even to the synagogue. He would…

Scripture: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33   Observation: Put first things first. Jesus in Mark 1:35 models for us that before his day would begin, he started it with prayer. Whenever your day begins, put God first. Order your…

Scripture: “In the morning before the sun was up, Jesus went to a place where He could be alone. He prayed there.” Mark 1:35   Observation: The first step towards learning to manage stress like Jesus is to learn how to recharge your emotional batteries. Jesus took time to do this in nature, early in…

Scripture: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: ‘Everyone is looking for you!’ Jesus replied, ‘Let us go somewhere else—to…

Scripture: “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16   Observation: There is no such thing as a hopeless situation with God. He is the God of mercy and grace, the God of miracles, the…

Scripture: “Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.” Proverbs 17:27   Observation: We are called to put everything about ourselves under submission to God. Our words, our emotions, sometimes even our desire to defend ourselves. God has blessings in store for those who actively…

Scripture: “God blesses those who are poor in spirit and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” Matthew 5:3   Observation: Those with the heart of humility are those who have their undivided attention on God. Being poor in spirit means that we totally depend on God. We depend on…

Scripture: “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with…

Scripture: “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”’ Psalm 46:10   Observation: God wants you to slow down, to not run so fast that you miss out on the beauty of life around you or forget to worship…