Daily Living
Emotional Stability
Can’t life be crazy sometimes? You’re minding your own business and then, wham, someone talks about you behind your back. You get a break for a minute and then, wham, relationship problems. Sometimes we can find our nerves worked and worked and worked! What can we do?
Well experts suggest taking a time out—slowing down long enough to gain composure and cope gracefully. Guess what? The Bible agrees! James 1:19 says, “Dear brothers, don’t ever forget that it is best to listen much, speak little, and not become angry.” Slowing down—taking a time out—especially in the heat of the moment will give you the strength that you need to respond appropriately.
Ladies, you have a faithful God Who won’t allow you to be pushed beyond what you can bear. He recognizes that women all over the world are getting their nerves worked so He’s provided a wonderful strategy. 1 Corinthians 10:12 – 13 says, “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (NIV) This scripture means there’s an escape route! Escape routes tell people which way to go in case of emergency. Well honey, when your nerves are being worked for the last time, look for the nearest God escape route and run!