Last night we talked about it being “that time of year.” Your final projects are due, one more presentation, finals, shopping for Christmas, going home for a season, dealing with family issues, $$, and the list goes on. Simply put- stress can be high!
The truth is that during stressful times we see what kind of person we really are. Just like when you squeeze a stress ball it stretches and expands- when we are put through stressful situations we are stretched and people see what kind of person we are.
Jesus promises us that we will have trouble (John 16:33), but he also says we can take heart and have peace “in Him” because He has overcome the world. How would it affect your circumstances this week to know Jesus has overcome your situation and whatever has you stressed out?
It’s interesting that Jesus says find peace IN HIM. Not in a break, or a promotion, or money, or a relationship, but in HIM. As we approach the end of the semester don’t seek peace in your circumstances, seek peace in Him.