很多时候，在我们还没意识到的时候，就已经被压力压得喘不过气了。压力可以来自许多方面：学业、工作、申请永居、政策变化、家庭矛盾、孩子的教育、财务困难、重大决策等等。不胜枚举。
在压力下，那些曾经带给我们快乐的事情，都变成了“重担”。财务上的压力，让与朋友相聚变得难以承受；时间的紧迫感，甚至让去教会也成为一种负担。当我们感到压力时，我们往往会退缩——不愿行动、不愿说话，也不愿去关心他人的需求。
压力像一股拉扯的力量，把我们与耶稣隔开，扰乱我们的思绪，夺走我们本可以与祂相处的时间。它让我们觉得自己太忙了、事情太重要了，仿佛我们的一切成败都落在自己肩上。但事实上，神早已为我们预备了计划。
没有人比耶稣更能体会压力的沉重。祂承受着知晓自己将被背叛和杀死的沉重压力。祂知道犹大会出卖祂，却仍称他为“朋友”；祂知道在最黑暗的时刻，亲密的门徒会弃祂而去，但祂仍然爱他们到底。耶稣对上帝的坚定信心，使祂能以极大的爱去爱人。祂没有什么需要证明，不需取悦任何人，也不惧怕任何事。完美的爱驱除恐惧，而耶稣正是在这种爱中行走，因为祂完全相信天父的应许。所以，祂带着平安与爱，谦卑地为门徒们洗脚，满怀恩典。
朋友，今天我想鼓励你。没有一种压力是耶稣不明白的。没有一种压力比我们的创造主更大。你的未来在祂的手中是安全的。知道祂比你自己更在意你的未来，这应当带给你深深的安慰与喜乐。
马可福音 11:22-24 耶稣回答说：“你们当信服神。 我实在告诉你们：无论何人对这座山说：‘你挪开此地，投在海里！’，他若心里不疑惑，只信他所说的必成，就必给他成了。 所以我告诉你们，凡你们祷告祈求的，无论是什么，只要信是得着的，就必得着。
以下三种方法，可以帮助你打破生活中的压力枷锁：
1. 晨祷
早晨祷告是开始一天的美好方式，在你与任何人说话之前，先和耶稣对话。它让你可以全心全意地与耶稣相处，并从祂的角度看待今天要做的事情。正如诗篇5:3所说：“耶和华啊，早晨你必听我的声音；早晨我向你陈明我的心意，并要警醒。”让祂成为你一天的开始，把平安邀请到你的心中。
2. 在通勤中听播客
每天去学校或活动的通勤和高峰期塞车，不一定要成为压力源。通过收听教会讲道或基督信仰相关的播客，你可以利用这段时间领受神的话语。与常常令人沮丧的新闻报道不同，聆听神的话语可以让你定睛于上帝的恩典，也会使你看待事物的角度变得更有启发性。
3. 敬拜
在敬拜过程中，我们更容易寻求神并将重担交托给祂。无论是一天的开始还是结束，敬拜都是让你重新充电，并体会圣灵同在的好方法。记住，神在这里，为你分担一切让你感到沉重的负担。当压力来袭时，要记得，我们的神远远大过一切。
现在，让我们一起祷告：
神啊，我带着感恩和赞美来到祢面前。我相信祢对我有美好的计划。请祢用祢的平安替代我的压力。在忙碌的日子里，我愿意为祢腾出时间。我将所有的恐惧和压力交给祢。请祢每天引导我。我爱祢，奉耶稣基督的圣名祷告，阿门。
Often, before we even realize it, we find ourselves overwhelmed by stress. This can come from many sources: school, work, applying for PR, policy changes, family conflicts, challenges with children, financial struggles, tough decisions, and more. You name it.
Under stress, the things that once brought us joy can start to feel like burdens. Financial worries can make socializing with friends feel out of reach. The pressure of time can turn even going to church into a chore. When we’re stressed, we often retreat inward—becoming unwilling to move, to talk, or to consider the needs of others.
Stress can be a force that distances us from Jesus, tangling our thoughts and taking away time that could be spent with Him. It convinces us that we’re too busy for God, making us feel like our success depends entirely on us. But God already has a plan for us.
No one understands the weight of stress like Jesus. He carried the burden of knowing His own betrayal and death. He knew Judas would betray Him, yet He still called him “friend.” He knew His closest disciples would abandon Him in His darkest hour, yet He continued to love them to the end. His unwavering faith in God empowered Him to love radically. He had nothing to prove, no one to impress, and nothing to fear. Perfect love casts out fear, and Jesus walked in that love because of His complete trust in the Father’s promise. So, He faced everything with peace and love, humbly washing the feet of His wavering disciples.
Friend, be encouraged today. There is no stress that Jesus doesn’t understand. No stress is greater than our Creator. Your future is safe in His hands. Knowing that He cares about your future even more than you do should bring you comfort and joy.
Mark 11:22-24 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Here are three ways to find blessing and break the chains of stress in your life:
1. Morning PrayerThere’s a special beauty in talking to Jesus before speaking to anyone else. Morning prayer is a powerful way to start your day because it allows you to spend time with Jesus wholeheartedly, and to see things from His perspective. As it says in Psalm 5:3, “In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” Begin your day with Him, and invite peace into your heart.
2. Listening to Podcasts During TrafficTraffic doesn’t have to be stressful. Listening to faith-based podcasts can transform that time into an opportunity to learn and connect with God’s word. Unlike the often discouraging news on the radio, listening to God’s teachings can lift your spirits and transform your point of view more inspiring.
3. WorshipWorship is a powerful way to seek God and lay your burdens before Him, receiving peace in return. Worshiping at the beginning or end of your day is a great way to recharge your spirit and spend quality time with Jesus. Remember, God is here to handle whatever overwhelms you. When stress arises, remember that our God is greater.
Let’s pray together now:God, I come before You with thanksgiving and praise. I believe You have a good plan for me. I pray that You replace my stress with Your peace. I’m willing to make time for You during my busy days. I give all my fears and stress to You. Give me daily guidance. I love You and I worship You, in Jesus’ mighty name, AMEN.
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