Humble yourselves

"Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you, Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully" (1 Peter 5:6, 7 AMP). Many decisions with so much stress come into our lives every day. Stress can sometimes drag us away from living in faith with the Lord. Stress usually takes the place of faith, ties to us, brings us down, and fills us with worry, doubt, and even unbelief. Stress and anxiety is common among many in the church today. People are not standing in the faith of Christ because stress is taking over their souls and minds. Many become sick because of stress. Stress becomes our downfall in Christianity, because when we stress we rely on ourselves, our own abilities, and our own ways.  Stress and anxiety is taking over many people and pushing aside their faith. We have to get a hold of the throne room of Christ and examine ourselves. Christ Jesus did not call the church to be stressed out and filled with anxiety to the point of breaking. He called us to trust in and rely on Him. Yes, we're going to be hit with hard times and sufferings, but they are not ours to stress out on. We have no strength or ability to overcome the many problems that fill our lives today. We must trust in the Lord, walk in His understanding, and let Him take away the stress that fills our bodies today. God bless you .