The Christian Lifestyle… And… Lesson 4 “The Cure Of Stress”

PLAN OF STUDY Lesson 1: The “Condition” Of Stress Lesson 2: The “Cause” Of Stress Lesson 3: The “Consequences” of Stress Lesson 4: The “Cure” For Stress

TOILS THORNS THISTLES SWEAT HARD WORK DEATH SUFFERING FRUSTRATION DECAY WAITING GROANING PAIN WASTING AWAY TROUBLES TEMPORARY TENT GROANING BURDENED STILL WAITING LACKING ALIENS STRANGERS LOOKING FOR LONGING FOR WAR ANXIETY ENEMY LION DEVIL SIN IN MEMBERS SLAVE TO SIN DISOBEDIENT EVIL PRESENT WRETCHED BODY OF DEATH REALITY

FOLLOW JESUS! HEALTH WEALTH HAPPINESS THE “GOOD” LIFE

EXPECT A MIRACLE! All Of Your Strains and Struggles Will Vanish!

Doubt Frustration Anger Unbelief THE REAL

SO… HOW CAN WE COPE? 1. Stay strong? 2. Persevere? 3. Strong in faith? 4. Confident in hope? 5. Tender in our love? 6. Peace in trouble? 7. Positive in outlook? 8. Joyful in spirit? 9. Patient in trials? 10. Function daily? 11. Stable emotionally? 12. Comfort others?

I. M. Distressed Mr. HOW DO WE HELP HIM?

Mr. I. M. Distressed HOW DO WE HELP? 123 BUILD THE BODY MEND THE MIND CHANGE THE HEART OKAYHELPFUL THE WAY TOTAL PERSON

Mr. I. M. Distressed BUILD THE BODY 1. Relaxation Therapy 2. Deep Breathing 3. Diet-Vitamins 4. Exercise 5. Make-over 6. Bio-feedback 7. Hypnosis 8. Massage 9. Take Vacation (Move) 10. Bio-Acoustics OKAY

Mr. I. M. Distressed BUILD THE BODY 1. Relaxation Therapy 2. Deep Breathing 3. Diet-Vitamins 4. Exercise 5. Make-over 6. Bio-feedback 7. Hypnosis 8. Massage 9. Take Vacation 10. Bio-Acoustics You Can Utilize These Avenues And Never Mention: 1.God, the Father 2.God, the Son 3.God, the Holy Spirit 4. The Bible 5.The Gospel 6.Sin 7.Satan 8.The Fall And Curse 9. The Church 10. Christian Ministry

Mr. I. M. Distressed MEND THE MIND 1. Counseling 2. Music Therapy 3. Meditation 4. Confession 5. Reading 6. Brain Supercharger 7. Laughter 8. Simplify 9. Color Therapy 10. Medication HELPFUL

Mr. I. M. Distressed MEND THE MIND 1. Relaxation Therapy 2. Deep Breathing 3. Diet-Vitamins 4. Exercise 5. Make-over 6. Bio-feedback 7. Hypnosis 8. Massage 9. Take Vacation 10. Bio-Acoustics You Can Utilize These Avenues And Never Mention: 1.God, the Father 2.God, the Son 3.God, the Holy Spirit 4. The Bible 5.The Gospel 6.Sin 7.Satan 8.The Fall And Curse 9. The Church 10. Christian Ministry

Mr. I. M. Distressed CHANGE THE HEART 1. Biblical Worldview 2. Acknowledge God 3. Acknowledge Satan 4. High View Of Bible 5. Acknowledge Sin 6. Respond To Gospel 7. Grow Up In Jesus 8. Involved In Body Life 9. Anticipate Stressors 10. Be Strong In Lord THE WAY

Mr. I. M. Distressed CHANGE THE HEART 1. Relaxation Therapy 2. Deep Breathing 3. Diet-Vitamins 4. Exercise 5. Make-over 6. Bio-feedback 7. Hypnosis 8. Massage 9. Take Vacation 10. Bio-Acoustics Everyone Of These Realities Are Crucial To Process: 1.God, the Father 2.God, the Son 3.God, the Holy Spirit 4. The Bible 5.The Gospel 6.Sin 7.Satan 8.The Fall And Curse 9. The Church 10. Christian Ministry

CHANGE THE HEART Intellect Emotions Will HEART

Intellect Emotions Will CENTERPOINTOFYOU JESUS

“But we have the mind of… [1 Corinthians 2:16] JESUS US

JESUS US Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus…

JESUS US EPHESIANS 4:17-24

Ephesians 4:17-18 [17] So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

Ephesians 4:17-18 [18] They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.

Ephesians 4:20-23 [20] You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. [21] Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus.

Ephesians 4:20-23 [22] You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; [23] to be made new in the attitude of your minds;

JESUS US PHILIPPIANS 4:4-8, 11-13

Philippians 4: [4] Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Philippians 4:4-8,11-13 [5] Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. [6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Philippians 4:4-8, [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4-8, [8] Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-- think about such things.

Philippians 4:4-8, [11] I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

Philippians 4:4-8, [12] I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

Philippians 4:4-8, [13] I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

JESUS US ROMANS 8:5-6

Romans 8:5-6 [5] Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. [6] The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace;

STRESSORS MIND CONTROLED BY SPIRIT

2 CORINTHIANS 10:1-6 MIND CONTROLED BY SPIRIT

2 CORINTHIANS 10:3-4 [3] For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. [4] The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

2 CORINTHIANS 10:5 [5] We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and… we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

GOD IS GOD LOVES GOD RULES FAITHHOPELOVE PRAYER CHURCH HOLY SPIRIT HEAVEN STRESSORSTRESSOR STRESSORSTRESSOR PEACE

THEPROCESS?

COLOSSIANS 3:15 [15] Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

COLOSSIANS 3:16-17 [16] Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. [17] And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

MATTHEW 7:24-25 [24] "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. [25] The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

MATTHEW 7:26-27 [26] But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. [27] The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."

1.In what ways, was the “life situation” of these two men identical?

1.Both built a house. 2.Both faced fierce storms. 3.Both heard the teachings of Jesus.

1.In what ways, was the “life situation” of these two men identical? 2.In what ways, were these two men different?

1.Built on different foundations—one built on ROCK and one built on sand.

THE ROCK THE SAND Everyone who hears these words of Mine and PUTS THEM INTO PRACTICE is like a wise man who built his house on a rock. Everyone who hears these words of Mine and DOES NOT PUT THEM INTO PRACTICE is like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. STOOD CRASHED

REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS! MIND OF CHRIST GRID

FINAL PASSAGE My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you. Galatians 4:19