[1. Deliverance]

17 hours ago, AnnetteSimone said:

Just an observation.  Stress is often a "growth point" where God is calling you to move to a new stage in your life.  It is frequently painful, like giving birth, but fruitful if responded to with a spirit of acceptance.  It often requires walking out in Faith with no clear idea of where the path is going but trusting that the way is secure.  The comment about Van Gogh in another post reminded me of his remark, "I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it."  I think God challenges us in stress filled situations to learn more about Him, and develop new life skills!

I agree with you. It can be if we go thru it with Him and don't wallow in it. 

[1. Deliverance]

Some stress in my life has drawn me to the Lord and I fall at His feet but there have been times that stress has made me draw into myself in defeat. I know the right thing to do but I have to make myself SEE what I'm doing to make sure I'm heading to God instead of away. 

I hope that makes sense. 

Renee'