Had missionary class this morning. Was given a paper with a list of life events, and we were told to tally up how many of those things had happened to us in the past year to see how likely we have stress issues. 150 points or less are a 30% chance of having a stress related illness, 150-299 are a 50% of have stress related illnesses, and 300 points is a 80% chance of having stress related issues.
At 927 points I should have some serious issues. I even cut some of the tallies in half because I didn’t think they were as bad as they were made out to be. One thing I do know is that I have dealt with the things in my life as they came up. When things became overwhelming, I gave my problems to God. I didn’t do it the best way. I would just wait until things seemed near impossible to handle anymore instead of dealing with things piece by piece. But I still knew to not hold onto it too much or I’d break under the weight.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28?-?30 NIV
“Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me. I am worn out calling for help; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.” “But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink; deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep waters. Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up or the pit close its mouth over me. Answer me, Lord , out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me. Do not hide your face from your servant; answer me quickly, for I am in trouble.”
Psalm 69:1?-?3 13?-?17 NIV
Also sanded on some crates today.
