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5 Bible Verses About Managing Stress

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If you're a human being, odds are you've felt stress at some point in your life. It would be a miracle if you hadn't.

Whether it's a work assignment that must be completed by the close of business or a class exam on difficult material — stress happens.

Stress is not a mere byproduct of the demands of modern day society, but something that people have dealt with for ages.

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So it makes sense that the Bible has a few things to say about managing stress. Some of that advice can be found below.

1. Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

2. Matthew 11:28-30

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

3. Matthew 6:34

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

4. Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.

5. James 1:2-4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

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