Man’s chief end is to glorify God

And enjoy him forever

Stress busting and relaxation for Christians

Three factors about stress

DemandControlSupport

Circles of control

Fully in my control

Somewhat in my control

Out of my control

Prayer of serenity

Reinhold Niebuhr

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

Problem solving

Cast all your anxiety on him, for he cares for you.1Peter 5:7

Important Unimportant

Urgent Not urgent

The ostrich approach Chunking Delegating Prioritising

Relationships◦ With one another

Bear one another’s burdens Galatians 6:2◦ With God

Following Jesus’s example

Don’t be too hard on yourself◦ You are a work in progress◦ "I am not what I ought to be, I am not what I want

to be, I am not what I hope to be in another world; but still I am not what I once used to be, and by the grace of God I am what I am" - John Newton

Top tips for coping with stress

Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health◦ Do you not know that your body is a temple of the

Holy Spirit...therefore glorify God with your body1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Good diet Regular exercise Sufficient rest

Top tips for coping with stress

Routine Mindfulness Express yourself Random acts of kindness You’re a human being, not a human doing

Top tips for coping with stress

Relaxation and meditation Switch off

◦ Unplug and listen to the silence

Meditation◦ Meditate in your heart

upon your bed and be still Psalm 4:4

Breathing◦ 7/11