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The Pressure of Life
Yenny Kartika Official Writer
1242Matthew 11:29-30
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.
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Studies have
shown that one minute of rage can sap the strength of a normal eight hour
period. Worry also drains our energy at an amazing rate, even much faster than
hard labor. Then how could we live successfully in the midst of trouble,
problems, and challenges of life?
I was
reading an article on what separates star athletes from their peers who
sometimes have more talent. The conclusion was that it was their ability to
stay focused and to stay calm under pressure.
This is also
probably a key issue that separates those who bear much fruit from those who
are bearing little or none. However, our focus is not just on our tasks, but
also on something infinitely greater—the Lord Himself. We are not just trying
to stay calm, but abide in the peace of the Lord.
How much
more effective could we be, and how much more energy would we have, if we would
abide in the peace of the Lord? That is why we should not be angry, afraid, or
worry because they sap our energy. In contrast, faith releases the power that
created the universe. The greatest faith of all, and the most effective, is to
live day by day trusting Him.
It is by
trusting Him so much that we look at every problem as an opportunity to see His
work in our lives. It is not worrying, but rather trusting and abiding in the
peace of God. We have been promised that we are entering a time when we will
see great miracles. So, trust Him completely!
Let us continue to prepare for our
purpose by seeing every problem, every obstacle, as an opportunity to see a
miracle. We must also recognize anger and wrath as the great enemies who will
seek to drain us of our faith, our focus, and even the physical energy.
