   No-one is immune to the pressures of life. Plus, we're so much more exposed to the troubles and negative side of life through media. The propensity to burn out is high. Look after yourself. Learn to incorporate these into your life: 

   (1) New disciplines. Shut the door, let your phone calls go to voicemail, and relax. Don't be surprised when troubles come; Jesus said they would, but he also said he is our help in those times (see John 16:33). (2) Regular time off. And on your days off, do something different. Remember, your Creator never intended you to put in more hours than he did! Spurgeon said, 'Repose is as needful to the mind as sleep to the body...If we do not rest, we shall break down.' Jesus said, 'Come...apart...and rest a while' (Mark 6:31 NKJV) because people who don't 'come...apart' end up coming apart! 

   (3) Enough exercise and sleep. Walk, swim and breathe deeply. It's good for you! Dr Arch Hart says, 'Adrenal arousal reduces our need for sleep - but this is a trap; we ultimately pay the penalty. Most adults need 8-9 hours a night.' (4) Relaxation. The relaxation response is the reverse of the fight-or-flight response. The Bible says, 'He makes me lie down in green pastures' (Psalm 23:2 NIV). As little as twenty minutes a day without the tyranny of 'things present nor things to come' (Romans 8:38 NKJV) counteracts the damaging effect of stress.

   And, most importantly, thank God that he gives you his strength for your life.





— SCRIPTURE —

    'Jesus...has given me strength to do his work' 1 Timothy 1:12 NLT
— SOULFOOD —

    Exo 20:17, Ps 10, Jam 4:1-3
    

No-one is immune to the pressures of life. Plus, we're so much more exposed to the troubles and negative side of life through media. The propensity to burn out is high. Look after yourself. Learn to incorporate these into your life: (1) New disciplines. Shut the door, let your phone calls go to voicemail, and relax. Don't be surprised when troubles come; Jesus said they would, but he also said he is our help in those times (see John 16:33). (2) Regular time off. And on your days off, do something different. Remember, your Creator never intended you to put in more hours than he did! Spurgeon said, 'Repose is as needful to the mind as sleep to the body...If we do not rest, we shall break down.' Jesus said, 'Come...apart...and rest a while' (Mark 6:31 NKJV) because people who don't 'come...apart' end up coming apart! (3) Enough exercise and sleep. Walk, swim and breathe deeply. It's good for you! Dr Arch Hart says, 'Adrenal arousal reduces our need for sleep - but this is a trap; we ultimately pay the penalty. Most adults need 8-9 hours a night.' (4) Relaxation. The relaxation response is the reverse of the fight-or-flight response. The Bible says, 'He makes me lie down in green pastures' (Psalm 23:2 NIV). As little as twenty minutes a day without the tyranny of 'things present nor things to come' (Romans 8:38 NKJV) counteracts the damaging effect of stress. And, most importantly, thank God that he gives you his strength for your life. 
 
 — SCRIPTURE — 
 'Jesus...has given me strength to do his work' 1 Timothy 1:12 NLT 
 — SOULFOOD — 
 Exo 20:17, Ps 10, Jam 4:1-3

The Word For Today is a daily devotional by authors Bob and Debby Gass. Every day, tens of thousands of people across New Zealand are encouraged and uplifted by its relevant insights.

The daily readings resonate with people as they often speak into their current circumstances. Often readers express wonder at how a particular day’s devotion appeared to be ‘written just for me’

The Word For Today is a daily devotional by authors Bob and Debby Gass. Every day, tens of thousands of people across New Zealand are encouraged and uplifted by its relevant insights.
The daily readings resonate with people as they often speak into their current circumstances. Often readers express wonder at how a particular day&rsquo;s devotion appeared to be &lsquo;written just for me&rsquo;