"After this conversation, Jesus went on with his disciples
into the Judean countryside and relaxed with them there." (John
3:22, MSG)
All my life I have had two full-time jobs, one paid
and the other volunteer. Teaching was my paid job, and I loved it. I
loved helping students, and it was exhilarating for me to hear them say,
thanks, Mr. Chaffart, for helping me!
My volunteer job,
witnessing for God via the Internet, was even more fulfilling. I loved
helping others find our amazing Heavenly Father, and it was really
exciting to introduce them to God 's healing powers. It is so amazing to
pray for people, even on the other side of the world, and watch them be
healed. But why not? After all, it is our Heavenly Father who heals.
I retired from my paying job last June, and since then, I have
noticed that I am completely relaxed. Although I am still quite busy,
the stress is completely gone. I used to need massage therapy every
month or my back would be as stiff as a board. It has currently been
four months since I retired, and I have had no need of massage therapy.
My back is now completely relaxed.
What is interesting is that I
had no idea I was stressed. Call me an optimist, but there were times
when I thought I was stress free. Now that I am retired, I realize that
I could have been much more relaxed, even while continuing to teach. You
see, when stress was high, I would take it hard. I would try to find
ways to resolve all of the problems myself, and it was only when I came
home and shared my troubles with my Heavenly Father that I could truly
relax. I regret that I didn 't go straight to my Father at all times. I
could have led a much more relaxed life if I had immediately gone into
the presence of our Heavenly Father with my problems.
As I think
about this, I remember times when I asked my Father for a massage. Every
time I asked, I woke up completely relaxed and I had a terrific day.
Sadly, I could have asked for far more of these massages. Instead, I
chose to focus on my stress.
May we never forget to come freely
to our Heavenly Father with our stress, to receive that Heavenly massage
that will make you relaxed completely.
Enjoy!
"She went
home and found her daughter relaxed on the bed, the torment gone for
good." (Mark 7:30, MSG)
Rob Chaffart
Freedom From Stress
Today's Bible Verse:
"After this conversation, Jesus went on with his disciples into the
Judean countryside and relaxed with them there." (John 3:22, MSG)
Free From Stress
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