If that's true, then finding a solution to eliminate stress would mean that we could live forever. Theoretically. So what causes stress in your live? Finances? Marriage? Relationships? Pain?
For me, it's all of the above. But I discovered one thing they all share in common: time.
- I get stressed about my finances because I have upcoming bills. Therefore, without money I can't pay them. It creates stress.
- I get frustrated with my wife when we disagree on something. If we only had more time to discuss it, practice it and work through it; then our kids would be better off and we'd be a better example to others and enjoy our marriage more. It creates stress.
- If I had more time to work out and prepare really good quality meals from my own garden or a community garden then my body pains would go away.
The bottom line of stress (as far as I can see) is the fact we have a limited amount of time...
So what happens when we run out of time?
Death.
Which brings me back to my knowledge and experience of Jesus. More specifically, his outrageous promise of eternal life through resurrection.
Having swung between living guided by my emotion; to living guided by my mind; over the years I've been shocked at how, no matter which side of the pendulum I'm flying towards, I am increasingly astounded by the _fill in the blank yourself because I can't think of a word that sufficiently glorifies_ of the story of Jesus. So much so that it's existence is simply enough for me to believe it's true even without reasonable evidence and proof that it actually happened.
Jesus, who is God, insured us against death. If you believe the story of Jesus is true then you must accept the reality that God will resurrect you, or keep you entirely, from death.
Which raises an even more enjoyable question: how will this change the way that person lives?
Which raises an even more enjoyable question: how will this change the way that person lives?
