Christ Covenant Church
There are a lot of people in Houston who wonder if a person can really find genuine peace in a world full of stress. Let’s face it, our lives are filled with busy activities, bills, COVID-19, pressures, kids, relationships and unrealistic expectations.
So, how is one supposed to live stress less? Even church going people struggle in their quest to find peace to live each day with a happy heart. How does one handle life when it gets tough? What are the practical answers?
In this not to be missed series, Pastor Ryan is going to take the guesswork out of living a balanced life in a three week message series called “Stress Out”. Filled with both biblical and practical truths, you are going to discover some pretty surprising contributors to our elusive pursuit of a life that is marked by peace.
“STRESS LESS”
How to Survive the Worst Day of Your Life
Mark 14:32-42 NIV
01. SURROUND YOURSELF WISELY (GET IN COMMUNITY)
MARK 14:33 (MSG) He took Peter, James, and John with him. He plunged into a sinkhole of dreadful agony. He told them, “I feel bad enough right now to die. Stay here and keep vigil with me.”
02. SPEND TIME IN GOD’S PRESENCE (GET AWAY TO PRAY)
MARK 14:39 Once more he went away and prayed the same thing.
QUOTE: "...anxiety is a signal that it’s time to pray."
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
QUOTE: "If it’s big enough to worry about, it’s big enough to pray about."
03. SURRENDER YOUR EMOTIONS (GIVE IN TO GOD’S WAY)
MARK 14:39 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”
QUOTE: "Choices lead and then feelings follow."
Discussion Notes