Plan how to be less stressed this holiday season:

1.  Take 15-20 minutes and sit down with a pen and paper and 

list out all the ways you tend to get stressed during the 

holidays. Ask for God’s wisdom before you start to be 

honest and not get stressed out by writing out all the ways 

you get stressed out.

2.  Next, identify where the major stressors are that are leading 

to all that stress. Invite God into this part of the process and

ask how important the stressor is. Write a 1 by the most 

stressful experiences, a 2 by moderate stressful 

experiences, and a 3 by the least stressful experiences.  If 

they are all a 1, that’s okay.

3.  Last, for each stressor, pray for wisdom and then ask 

yourself this question: “How could I creatively and 

assertively manage this stressor in such a way that it 

doesn’t turn into stress in the first place?”

1. Stay focused on where God is leading you.

- 1 Corinthians 4:20

- Luke 9:23

- Galatians 2:20

2. Thoughts (Recognize how your thought life affects your progress toward Christ likeness)

- Romans 12:2

- Romans 8:12-13

- Colossians 3:1-4

3. Actions (Bible, Prayer and Community) 

- Lectio Divina (click here)

- Morning Affirmations by Kenneth (click here)

- Psalm 23

- Hosea 14

Pray without ceasing - 1 Thessalonians 5:17

- Invite God into the interaction

- Ask God for His wisdom

- Ask Him to direct you in your heart language 

- Ask Him to walk with you through any valley you are in that makes continuing to get healthy difficult for you

Church 

- Meet regularly with other Christians 

Where do people stall?

1. The chose their addiction over becoming like Jesus

2. They tell God how He should change them and if He doesn't meet their expectations, they become discouraged and can turn away from Him.

3. They isolate themselves due to fear of exposure or shame after failure. 

4. They set unrealistic goals for change.

5. People are hurt by others and walk away from God. 

By the love and power of God in your life, you can make it through your addiction to a life like Jesus on the other side.

For more info on Repentance: Episode 16 - Confessing and Repentance (12/03/2020)

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Forums to learn about A Place for You

Sunday, September 7 at 5 pm - Student Ministry Center North 

Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 pm - Student Ministry Center North 

Sunday, September 14 at 5 pm - Student Ministry Center North 

Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 pm - Student Ministry Center North 

Key Steps in the Recovery Process

1. Admit the problems

2. Seek support 

3. Detoxification 

4. Develop new ways to face the challenges of life

5. Address underlying issues - explore the roots of addiction through therapy 

6. Build a relapse prevention plan

7. Engage in aftercare - Aftercare is a way to practice the changes you have experienced .

8. Maintain a sober lifestyle - Establish new routines that maintain our life without the addiction.

Christ's Church Counselling Center - (417) 673-0090

Developing a Soft Heart with God

Surrender and Keep in Step with the Holy Spirit (Gal 5) 

Confess and Repent of Sin (Hosea 14)

Forgive and Bless Others (Eph 4:32)

Resolve Conflict and Avoid Pride/Judgement  (James 1:19-21)

Immerse Yourself in God's Word and Worship (Ps 1)

Practice Humility and Service  (Mt 20:28, Phil 2:1-11)

Pray for a Soft Heart  ( Ps 51:10)