Start with Gratitude: How Do Christians Deal With Stress?

2. Give Yourself a Break and Get Help.

Stop beating yourself up. Here’s a news flash: you are human, not ‘Super Christian.’ You live in a fallen world where problems are inevitable. The bottom line, we need to turn to God and to others for help.

Now that you’ve identified the problem you can take steps to care for yourself and get the appropriate help. If you’re not getting enough rest, take time to restore your physical body. Eat a proper diet, get regular exercise, and start learning how to balance work, ministry, and family time. You may need to find a support system of friends who have “been there” and understand what you’re going through.

If you’re sick, or working through a loss or tragedy, you may need to step back from your normal responsibilities. Give yourself time and space to heal.

In addition, there may be underlying hormonal, chemical, or physiological reason for your stress. You may need to see a doctor to work through the causes and cures for your anxiety.

These are all practical ways to regulate stress in our lives. But don’t neglect the spiritual side of the matter.