I Found the Cure for Stress!

Stress makes us sick and can actually kill us!!! Fortunately, there is an antidote!

On each end of our 46 chromosomes are telomeres which keep our chromosomes from fraying. As we age, telomeres begin to thin and our chromosomes become vulnerable causing illness and death!  Stress has the exact same effect on telomeres!! 

As I was watching this fascinating PBS documentary (attached at the bottom of the page), I could barely wait for the brilliant scientist to tell me what drug I could take that would rebuild my damaged telomeres. I’ve been told I’m a hypochondriac, but in this case I’m pretty sure mine are damaged!! :/   

I was so shocked to find out the cure…compassion and caring for others!!!!!! When we give of ourselves to others, an enzyme is released that stimulates the healing of damaged telomeres! Serving others keeps our cells rejuvenated and promotes longevity!! Wow!! It took millions of dollars and decades of high-tech scientific study to find out what the Bible has been saying for thousands of years!!

Do you feel like there is no way out of your stressful situation? Have you been thrown into a pit of despair or locked in a prison of stress?

Joseph was literally thrown into a pit by the people he loved and trusted the most…his very own family!! And then as a slave, Joseph was thrown into prison by his master after being completely loyal and faithful to him, bringing him great wealth and prosperity.

So often we think God would never allow His children to suffer or to be thrown into prison, especially when we are perfectly innocent! It can feel as though God has abandoned us. God’s word says, “But the Lord was with Joseph in the prison and showed him His faithful love.” Gen. 39:21 NLT

The prison/pit times can be the most intimate times with our Savior!

Joseph did not curl up into fetal position in the corner of his cell and become self absorbed. Instead, he diligently served his masters in these dark places. He did not allow bitterness to set in. He was humble and ready when his name was called to go before the king!

It turned out to be a season of preparation for the great and mighty task God had in store for him!!!

We have two choices. We can wallow in self-pity, expecting others to meet our needs and to comfort us. Or, finding our needs met in Christ, we can be the ones to go out and minister to others! Even during our dark times!

Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities. Then you will be known as rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes.  Is. 58:10-12

Does your family seem completely dysfunctional? Does it almost seem hopeless?

Watch this amazing video! In just one generation, this baboon troop’s dynamic is completely changed from aggression and cruelty to healthy, nurturing relationships. I believe God is using this illustration in the animal kingdom to show us what is possible in our families through battle in the spiritual realm.

There is hope in Christ for healthy families! The cycle can be broken and it starts in this generation!! It starts with ME!!!!

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Cor. 3-5