Stress

It is not the norm for me to express emotion through the daily goings on of my life. However since it has been over a month, I thought I should do something that would help me at least do a little of what I enjoy, which is write.

Stress is a word we use normally when we are expressing an emotion of heaviness about a place we may be in our life at the present moment. It could be related to job, family, Christmas, a anniversary of someones death, CHURCH, you get the picture.

I thought it interesting to share some actual meanings of the word stress.

noun

1.	importance or significance attached to a thing; emphasis: to lay stress upon good manners.

4. emphasis in melody, rhythm, etc.; beat.
6. Mechanics.

a.	the action on a body of any system of balanced forces whereby strain or deformation results.

7. Physiology. a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as fear or pain, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism.
–verb (used with object)

11.	to lay stress on; emphasize.

And my personal favorite:

1. A mentally or emotionally disruptive or upsetting condition occurring in response to adverse external influences and capable of affecting physical health, usually characterized by increased heart rate, a rise in blood pressure, muscular tension, irritability, and depression.

There is also the ways in which we deal with stress or stressors. Eating, Drinking alcohol for the numbness affect, Eating, Using Chemicals for the numbness affect, Eating, Smoking, Prescription meds, Eating, Spending Money, Eating,

I have found myself more stressed this year due to Christmas, Family, MY JOB,

I am blessed to have such a great job where I can help people, be a part of their family and really feel good about myself.

For example being told that the home placement you requested for the 15 year old foster child is not yet approved and it is now the week of Christmas and we do not no where he will live as of yet: Stress

And I got a call from a client this week just to inform me that he and his girlfriend has chosen to procreate and the baby is due in August: Stress

And what about the state representative calling and stating that the way one of my client's have been funded for housing is being cut and I need to apply for another way to fund where he lives: Stress

Yes, and what about the reality of never feeling that you will ever be able to do the one thing you have loved all your life since birth again; Stress

Yes, stress is a lovely part of life. However I do remember earlier years when I dealt with it better than I do now. Could it be age, circumstances, past failures?

I have to say that I miss my father. After my fall from grace, my dad was the only one that loved me regardless - then God took him from me. I have to say I think I'm bitter.

I do recognize the fact that the lack of spiritual re-newness is of the most detriment.

I do not really stress over what is going on in our Country - it is what happens when we turn from God. It would be very judgmental of me to state that if you are experiencing stress than you are lacking in the word - I can only say that of myself.

I guess worry is another word we can use for stress. The Word says worry doesn't add any length to our life, so what's the point? And yet it is so easy for us to do.

Just thoughts and anxiety I am having in this time in my life. I appreciate the opportunity to just share. I will be doing it more often. Thanks!

"The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him form them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken". Psalms 34:17-20