What is stress?

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We do not fully comprehend what we can do with our emotions. When we

control them we have power. When they control us the results are

often disastrous. By Norman Peale.

Most people have never even wondered whether there is a difference

between stress and distress. Is stress merely a synonym for distress?

Yet, how are we to cope with the stress of life if we can not even

define it. By Dr. Hans Selye.

I think we can see what the problem is: There is some kind of

malfunction in man himself. There have been many attempts to

diagnose what the problem is. By Hal Lindsey.

Stress implies the ability of a thing to resist force and if the

force exceeds the ability, proper function can not be maintained.

The force is the cause of the stress and if there was no force,

there would be no stress. There is only one way to relieve stress

and that is to lesson or remove the force.

A bridge is constructed to be able to withstand forces. If it is

pushed past its stress point by weight, wind, flood waters etc. it

will break and will then be in distress. L. di for dis, asunder.

When we speak in terms of human stress, the word stress does not

take on a different meaning. The only thing that is different is the

nature of the force. The nature of the force in human stress

is the chemicals that are secreted by the glands of our bodies.

These chemicals are corrosive to the cells of our bodies and their

repair is very costly as shown by the medical community.

Some of this damage can not be avoided. It is a part of and a fact

of life. Gravity is a force that causes stress to our bodies. If

you have taken on a second or even a third job to make ends meet,

this is a lot of stress to your body. But it is a choice you have

made and must then be considered necessary stress.

Norman Peale said " There are two kinds of stress, necessary

and unnecessary stress. "

We can't do a whole lot about what is necessary but necessary stress

is not that big of a problem. The human body can tolerate a great

deal of physical activity and this should actually be beneficial to

us in keeping us fit and alert.

The real problem is unnecessary stress, primarily because it lingers

unresolved. I have in one of my many self help books, where a

doctor said, " It is not the loss of a loved one or a marriage break

up or the loss of a job that does the most damage, it is the day to

day thing. " Yes because the day to day things like hate, worry,

fear, guilt, jealousy, anger and more linger unresolved for the most

part. Day after day causing the glands of our bodies to secrete

chemicals into our blood making our blood toxic, supplying disease

its sustenance. Lowering our immunity leaving us susceptible to

disease causing bacteria, virus and toxins. Causing us to squander

our genetically predetermined amount of recovery energy needed for

cell repair that results in repid ageing and premature death.

But there is something more here. By allowing our negative emotions

to control us we are robbed of the benefits of being a balanced

person. By exhibiting hate, anger, jealousy and more we bring these

very things back upon ourselves from others. Would you give up

these petty emotions in order to live a comfortable life having all

your needs met. Well it is really that simple. You see, we do have

power over our futures but first you must take control.

So how do we take control. Well certainly not by controlling our

hate, worry, fear, guilt, jealousy, anger and more. You see, when

you are seething in hate, burning with anger, trembling from fear

and more, the damage to your body is already past the point of no

return. These are amongst the conditions that result from the

chemicals already being in your blood.

To stop the force that results in stress to your body, you must go

to the root of the problem. I would like to give examples to the

three mentioned above.

Enmity (the spirit of an enemy) is the root of hate. If you have no

Enmity you can have no hate or bitterness. Enmity is what keeps us

from one of the seven spirits of God that are His eyes, Compassion.

Wrath is the root of anger. If you have no Wrath you can have no

anger or temper. Wrath is what keeps us from another one of the

seven spirits of God that are His eyes, Mercy.

Doubt is the root of fear. If you have no Doubt you can have no fear

or worry. Doubt is what keeps us from another one of the seven

spirits of God that are His eyes, Faith.

Now I know a lot of people have turned away from religion these days

and I can't say I blame them but please do not let the mistaken

notions of man keep you from experiencing the absolutely astounding

knowledge that is to be found in the Word of God.

The Bible shows that when one is saved, what takes place within them

is they are freed of their distress.

The Bible also shows that our negative emotions called iniquity are

seven things and they are what keep us from receiving God's gift

already given, His seven spirits that are His eyes which I believe

is the Holy Spirit in fulness.

The Bible tells us that Jesus received in full measure and that the

rest of us receive by measure. The seven spirits of God that are his

eyes is this measure.

The circumcision of Christ spoken of in the new testament and the

circumcision of the heart spoken of in the old testament is not

different. This is cutting around and away the seven things that is

our iniquity. The carnal nature that is earth and fire that we are

to cast behind us and by this we are born of the water and of the

spirit.

After the circumcision of Christ comes the baptism of Christ. This

is the water that you must be born of that you may enter the Kingdom

of heaven. Into the seven spirits of God that are His eyes is this

baptism and is this water.

10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and

to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might

have it more abundantly.

Job 5:2 For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the

silly one.

Job 5:19 He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there

shall no evil touch thee.

Proverbs 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven

are an abomination unto him:

Proverbs|24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up

again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

Proverbs|26:25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there

are seven abominations in his heart.

Mark 16:9 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the

week, he appeared first to Magdalene, out of whom he had cast

seven devils.

So what should motivate anyone to turn from the seven negative

emotions? Well if you allow any of the seven negative emotions to

have any dealings in your day to day life you will not have life

more abundant. Just when you think that things can't get any worse,

they will.

Cast your net to the other side. Set aside the petty things that

destroy for ten days and you will see. Play the Millennium game

that you will find in the " photos " section of this group, in

the " Seven Troubles of the Heart " album

Thank you. Brother Carl.