How do you cope when feel stressed? Try these faith tips and prayers to calm down and connect with God.
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How do you cope when feel stressed? Try these faith tips and prayers to calm down and connect with God.
Stand up to your fears with faith. Jesus, thank You for Your Light, which banishes fear and brings new hope of glorious beginnings.
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When stress gets you down, stop what you’re doing—especially if you seem too busy—and pray. Dear Lord, help me to feel Your presence as a brilliant flame of hope that outshines even the darkest places.
No matter how overwhelming your problems, you need have no reason to worry. God will help you. Lord, You know my fears. Please give me the courage to do what I fear I can’t.
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Hold onto God’s promises—they will protect you from fear and lead you to joy. Dear God, help me see beyond my fears to the beauty of Your creation.
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Relax and accept God’s grace in times of stress. Heavenly Father, thank You for relieving my stress. Because of You I can handle any and all of life’s challenges.
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Don’t be discouraged, take a moment and pray. Heavenly Father, in a world filled with change and uncertainty You are my constant Hope.
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Free your mind from self-centered worry. Teach me, Lord to stop worrying about things that may never happen. Help me to open myself up to the happiness that is mine today.
Turn all your worry over to God and make sure that you hand over the controls too. Lord, with Your help I can triumph over even the toughest problems.
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When stress comes, counter it with an affirmation of faith. Father, Your love surrounds me; fill me with clarity, heal my stress.
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When you feel overwhelmed ask for Jesus’ guidance and blessing. Father, I know You love me and want to free me from worry. Guide me on how I should handle this problem.
When God’s light shines on us, we receive blessings—small reminders of His care to moments of pure joy. Embraced by His Light share’s stories of God’s love. From divine timing to comfort, God speaks to our hearts and guides us.
