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Never quit, press on - from the time you said yes. you knew it was coming. Going out of your comfort zones and being exposed to various sorts of humility - teaching mission trips. going down the ditch just like what the Savior did just to reach the" Christ - less" people. making great sacrifices. and going the extra mile just to realize the" cause" of the name that has been affixed to yours.
As a Christian, you have long understood the toll of following Christ and the dues you have to pay as a servant. - even in the face of all these challenges and trials, you still allowed yourself to be enlisted as a soldier in a spiritual movement. You start to see the faults of your Christian peers which makes following Jesus more of a" drag. " The people you look up to in the faith, instead of promoting a Christ - likeness in your group, have been behaving unconventionally. But after some time, you also find yourself mired in the mud of doubt. Church and ministry pressures have become almost unbearable. The fire within you starts to fade out. To make matters worse, you somehow feel that you are now less appreciated compared to the" favored" new Christian guys.
The faithful and enthusiastic" Yes! " had already become a faint" I - can' t - do - it - anymore" retort. - even those looked upon by others as being" strong in the faith" have found their normal routine disturbed by all the troubles of every day life. Indeed, most Christians experience their fair share of stress and anxiety. A lot of issues confront Christians, especially those who are called to be full - time ministers. The difficulty of being a leader and a servant at the same time. Among the stress factors that afflict ministers and church workers include: the difference between expectations and hard reality.
The so - called Peter Principle in which one feels inadequate to lead a group of committed volunteers. - and the constant pressure of living a" pure" life in front of a congregation. The wide scope of responsibilities of a minister or church worker. Stress and anxiety can manifest not only as stressors( overwhelming emotions induced by environmental factors) but can also be seen as internal factors - - - like the fear of being compared to others, for example. Constant bickering with a fellow believer. Being accused falsely by someone that you trusted.
Conflict and confusion over theological principles and corporate beliefs - - - all these can lead to stress and anxiety. - psychologists also point out that stress and anxiety can inhibit normal brain activities, which can later lead to faulty decisions. These distressing predicaments can really put out the fire in a Christian' s life. Compounded by all these problems, many believers feel like being on the verge of quitting. Instead, He wants us to persevere until He comes. However, in the real sense, the word" quit, " or any word which carry same meaning is not registered in God' s vocabulary.
A struggling believer should consider the following suggestions that can help revive a sense of victory in one' s spiritual and daily lives: Prepare for stressful situations As they say, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. - so, in this light, we must also follow the master' s example by being always prepared. Even Jesus prepared for his great battle of temptation with a 40 - day fasting. Relax for a while Jesus encouraged us to" obey the Sabbath and keep it holy. " The Sabbath also was given so that man can rest from all the hard work. Listening to your favorite music and engaging in your hobbies are also effective in dealing with anxiety. It' s a good regimen for coping with anxiety. Practice a Healthy Christian lifestyle Just like food that is important to the body, prayer and devotion are essential to one' s spiritual nourishment.
In the same manner, our spiritual life would be in great peril if we do not take time to read God' s word and constantly seek His guidance through prayer. - a car wouldn' t run without fuel. Set your priorities This is not only applicable in the corporate world but also in living the Christian life. By knowing one' s priorities, a believer' s use of time, and resources would, energy be optimized. The sad part is that many Christians tend become lax about their spiritual life and, abuse God, in the process' s grace. Seek for continuous strength from God Jesus is the ultimate source of our strength and power.
The Apostle Paul said, "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus - - - the author and the finisher of our faith. " By removing our focus on the daily problems and struggles that cause us anxiety, we are able to gaze on the Source of Life. - therefore, we need to constantly attach ourselves to the power source. Paul also advises all of us to" .press on toward the prize. " Indeed, with prayer and faith, all of us must continue in our journey of faith regardless of the trials that come our way.