Proven Keys for Stress Management: Psalm 131
“1) O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, Or in things too difficult for me. 2) Surely I have composed and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child rests against his mother, My soul is like a weaned child within me. 3) O Israel, hope in the Lord From this time forth and forever.” Psalms 131:1-3
Stress and anxiety are not new. David wrestled with them three thousand years ago. When left unattended, the human soul seems to move toward worry and anxiety.
In this short Psalm, David unpacks four amazing insights on stress management. Let’s look at them.
First, do not let your heart get proud nor think too highly of yourself. You will either set unrealistic expectations for yourself or look down on others. Neither are healthy.
Second, don’t get involved in matters over which you have not jurisdiction or control. It’s amazing how many people fret about stuff that’s none of their business.
Third, take time to compose your soul. I do this by exposing destructive “self talk” with the truth of Scripture. Faith has a way of evaporating fear.
Finally, learn the secret of trusting in the Lord and turning everything over to Him. (See Philippians 4:4-7) When you consciously do this, God protects your heart from silly emotions and your mind from racing thoughts.
This Psalm is only three verses long, but it holds the keys to joy and peace of mind. It prevents you from becoming your own worse enemy.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“1) O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, Or in things too difficult for me. 2) Surely I have composed and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child rests against his mother, My soul is like a weaned child within me. 3) O Israel, hope in the Lord From this time forth and forever.” Psalms 131:1-3
Stress and anxiety are not new. David wrestled with them three thousand years ago. When left unattended, the human soul seems to move toward worry and anxiety.
In this short Psalm, David unpacks four amazing insights on stress management. Let’s look at them.
First, do not let your heart get proud nor think too highly of yourself. You will either set unrealistic expectations for yourself or look down on others. Neither are healthy.
Second, don’t get involved in matters over which you have not jurisdiction or control. It’s amazing how many people fret about stuff that’s none of their business.
Third, take time to compose your soul. I do this by exposing destructive “self talk” with the truth of Scripture. Faith has a way of evaporating fear.
Finally, learn the secret of trusting in the Lord and turning everything over to Him. (See Philippians 4:4-7) When you consciously do this, God protects your heart from silly emotions and your mind from racing thoughts.
This Psalm is only three verses long, but it holds the keys to joy and peace of mind. It prevents you from becoming your own worse enemy.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
