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Rest and a Balanced Life
Psalm 127:2 'In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat-- for he grants sleep to those he loves.' (NIV)
 Many people in our rapidly changing, fast-flowing world suffer from powerful phobias. Phobias are strong, persistent fears of certain objects or situations. They can severely limit people's lives. When people become obsessed with an object of fear, they lose energy, drive and vision for life in general. And they spend all their time seeking escape from certain situations. A phobic person will do almost anything to avoid the situation which causes them to feel fear. If you, or someone you love, is suffering with some kind of phobia, there are some things you can do to alleviate the problem. First of all, you must deal with the cause. If you're suffering with a phobia, don't continually run from situations which cause you anxiety. It helps if you can face up to the situation. You can also adopt a healthy lifestyle. Stress is often linked with bad diet and lack of exercise and sleep. This may not to relate directly to your phobia but getting your lifestyle in shape will certainly help you deal with some of the stress that surrounds you. Good food and proper rest and recreation are all God's gifts to keep us fresh, vibrant and alive. Finally, it will help if you adopt right priorities. Stress is often linked with feelings of guilt and inadequacy, and these often arise out of wrong priorities. Fear was never God's intention for us, his creatures. He wants us to rise above our fears and live creatively in the powerful realm of faith. Don't let phobias rule, where Christ should rule.
Prayer: 'Lord, please help me to lead a well balanced life, with the right mix of work, rest and recreation. Help me to set right priorities so that I stay fresh, ready for the great things you have planned for me.'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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