Stress Management Tip - The Power of Prayer
Prayer is a direct way of way of communicating and conversing
with God. Prayer is a spiritual exercise that helps strengthen
your own spirit as well your connection to God. The more you
pray the more intimate your relationship with God becomes. It
involves more than just asking for help. You can discuss the
happenings of your day; you can give thanks to him for all his
divine blessings; you can ask him to share his blessings with
your family and the whole world; you can even use it as a way to
listen to God.
The use of prayer can be a great form of stress relief. However
it requires that you believe in God and that you have faith that
he knows what is best for you and most importantly that he will
look after you. By praying to God for help, especially during
stressful periods, during your darkest hours, you can rest
assured that God is listening to you and will help. No matter
how hopeless your situation may be, have belief that miracles
can and do happen. This ultimately gives you hope and the
strength to carry on in your time of need.
Incorporate a regular prayer schedule in to your life. It does
not take much time or effort to say a small prayer just after
you wake up and/or before you go to sleep. It is your
opportunity to thank God for his continual blessings and help,
to tell him you love him and acknowledge that he loves you. The
more you do this, the more blessings you will receive. Over
time, you will find that your life will become easier, and hence
less stressful. And if times get tough, your strengthened spirit
will help you deal with stress better.