Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the { testing of your faith } produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be ( mature ) and ( complete ),not lacking anything.”‭‭James‬ ‭1:2-4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!”Philippians‬ ‭4:4‬ ‭

Feelings of depression and discouragement can often be solved when those suffering with depression or discouragement move the focus from themselves to Christ and others.

““Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.”Matthew‬ ‭7:13‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Religion & Religious people who think self righteousness can get a person right with God is the wide gate. Grace is narrow gate that leads to life.

Living victorious today in Christ, is about understanding, and embracing our new identity in Christ and experiencing his peace.

Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28:26‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Christian maturity is not about trying

to attain more righteousness or perfecting ourselves through self-effort.

Instead, it is about living in light of the righteousness we already possess in Christ.

What you think matters very much to God. He made your mind and wants you to think thoughts that lead you toward life and peace, not toward fear and anxiety. He wants you to set your mind on things above (see Colossians 3:2) and choose to believe he is Lord of your life.

The Bible encourages us to be grateful and give thanks to God.

In the book of Hebrews, it says that we should continually offer up a

sacrifice of praise to God, which is the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name (Hebrews 13:15).

As a Christian, dealing with stress involves relying on Christ and letting Him reign in us.

We can find comfort in knowing that we are not in control of our

circumstances, but God is.

““Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬