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Lizzy girl
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on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 6:50 pm
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thanks so much!
i loved that story when things go bad for us all we have to do is just turn to God
krlosier
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on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 8:46 pm
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My friend has been really stressed out with life:grades, friends, and people. She has been turning to me for help. I never thought of giving this example. Thanks alot!
Mei
thanks!
on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 6:30 am
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thanks! that's just what i needed. =) i get stressed easily sometimes, and just today, i started to really try to LET GO and Really live life, so praise God! he IS in control of our lives.
Steph
wow
on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 6:51 am
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wow, that was exactly what i needed today. thank you.
Paula Hendricks
Krlosier
on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 2:31 pm
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That’s awesome that your friend knows you’re there for her! I wanted to share with you two things I’ve been learning lately:

1. Our friends don’t need us—they need Jesus. Keep looking for ways to point them to Him!
2. A really good way (really the only way) to do this is by spending time with Jesus ourselves. Ask Jesus to speak to you each day through His Word, and then look for someone to share it with each day. He just did it for me! My friend’s starting a CEF Club today, and I prayed this verse over her that He gave me this morning. When I said “Amen,” she said with wonder, “That’s the verse God gave me Sunday!” Cool God, huh?!
Jenny
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on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 3:10 pm
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Thanks bunches for this! I do feel stressed out sometimes and this story was a great reminder.
I know that sometimes I even get stressed with my quiet time.
Do you have any idea's on how to make a quiet time not so stressful?
God's girl
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on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 3:28 pm
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wow. this is so true! one of my best friends died 3 months ago after fighting a really rare disease for 2 months. i'd been stressing out way to much because me and my friends have been depressed sometimes but ik that its for the good. i'm glad you post this i was thinking about it a couple of days ago when a God hater asked why he made people suffer. afterwards i thought of joseph.
thanks for posting this!
margaret :)
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on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 3:32 pm
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thanks so much for this story...i stay stressed out a lot for different and i have no idea why....my parents tell me to stop getting my self so stressed out but its kinda hard not to at times...so its always good for me to turn to God! and everyone on LYWB keeping praying for me :) thanx :)
Alma
Thanks!!!=)
on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 4:12 pm
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This is just what i needed to read
My job, my school my fanily friends everything are driving me crazy...
But you`ve made me remember He is always in control and I have to rest in him
He has a perfect plan!!! Thank you so much!!
Sam
Thank you.
on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 7:30 pm
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I love that story. It just is a good story to hear. I know that what happens is for a reason. It helps to hear that someone is there and there is a reason for everything.
krlosier
to phendricks
on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10:17 pm
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thank you so much! I keep trying to give myself the credit for the help that I try to give people, but it's not my credit to claim! I have to remeber God made me who i am and without Him I am nothing. Thank you so much for helping me!
Paula Hendricks
Jenny
on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 10:27 am
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I love your question, Jenny. I'll try to give you a couple ideas, but first, would you mind telling me a little more about it? What is making it stressful right now? What do you think is the purpose of a "quiet time"? Thanks!
Paula Hendricks
Mei, Margaret & Alma
on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 10:35 am
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I'm a great stresser, too!

Mei, I'm so glad you're learning to let go and trust God with everything!

I am praying that God will help each of us live out Philippians 4:6-7 more and more each day--in the midst of annoying people, difficult circumstances, and unfulfilled longings:

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Try it--next time you're worrying/frustrated--bring it to God in prayer. Then, let me know how it goes!
Paula Hendricks
God's Girl
on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 10:50 am
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I'm so sorry that you lost one of your best friends.

Jesus understands--He was separated from His dearest friend, His Father, thru His own death.

Amazingly, He died so that He might free us from the curse of death! (Check out Hebrews 2:14-15 and 1 Cor. 15:26).

Soon, He will wipe away every tear from our eyes, and DEATH SHALL BE NO MORE, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore (Rev. 21:4)!
Chloe
life of Joseph
on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 10:25 am
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Thanks for this! I was just reading Joseph's story again recently, and what a blessing it was. I can relate with him so much. It is my favourite story in the Old Testament.
rgjo777
stress!
on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 9:23 pm
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I've just been so stressed out withlife!!I feel like I have too mant loads to carry!but I know I have to trust God through tough times but it's just so hard!
Jenny
Quiet Time
on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 11:12 am
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It just doesn't seem like I have enough time to really feel filled. Not time to really learn about God.

I get so busy. I'm so worried or stressed that I don't take the time to just stop. I want to learn! I want to know more about God and I want Him to lead me.

I tried reading my bible in the morning before school, but then I got tired of getting up early. So then I did it at night, before I went to bed. But I have school books I have to read and other fun books that I can't stop reading. (Smile)
It seems like I take more time doing the things I want, then spending time with Him.
What does your quiet time look like?
Do you read your bible and pray every day?
I am sort of stressed and confused. Help!
krlosier
to Jenny
on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 10:08 pm
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Hello! I don't know if I can be much of a help,but I have gone through the same things. I always was putting things ahead of the time I should spend with God. Well, I sugest that you spend time with God whenever you can. It might mean not going to a place with a friend. I almost always do my devotions at night. But then there are the days when I am really tired, or have something else I have to do before bed. Then, I will sit in a room in lunch period at school, and eat and study at the same time. I did the same thing at my volleyball games. On the way to the game and during the game right after ours, I did my devotions in the car and lockerroom! Soon, I am turning 13, and when I do I am going to vow to spend quality time with God everyday of my 13th year. I try so hard to read my Bible and pray everyday, and sometimes I really don't want to, but feel that I have to. But after awhile, I start to have the desire to spend time with God, and think about Him constantly. I hope this helped! =D
krlosier
to rgjo777
on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 10:12 pm
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Hey girl! I get stressed too, just with so much going on in my life. The best ways for me to stop stress is:
1. Spend quality time with God every day, praying and reading the Bible.
2. Handle one issue at a time, then when you complete it, start the next one. Maybe make a checklist to see your progress!
3. Take a break every so often and do something you really enjoy like hanging out with friends, or reading a good book or something!

Hope this helps you! I love reading your comments and posts, and it's amazing how I go trhough so much of the same things as you girls do!
Paula Hendricks
Quiet Time
on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 5:03 pm
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Dear Jenny,

You’re not alone! I find that busyness is my greatest enemy that keeps me from prioritizing time with God. The ironic thing is that my days are filled with good things—but when the “good” pushes out the “best,” it’s really “bad.”

I so regret the days and months and years I’ve wasted—I wish I knew Him better know. I wish I knew His Word better.

You asked about my “quiet times” . . . they really do look different every day. I try to spend time with Him each morning before I start into my day. I’m usually yawning like crazy (I don’t drink coffee), and begging Him to keep me awake.

If I fail to get up on time (which often happens), I’ll try to spend time with Him as soon as possible. Sometimes that means spending my lunch break with Him, or just getting away with Him at the end of my work day. Of course I can talk to Him throughout the day, but I desperately need these longer periods of time with Him.

What do I do? I love variety, so I switch back and forth between a couple Bible studies I’m currently in, as well as a daily Bible reading plan. I’m way behind on it, but at least I’m reading from all parts of the Bible.

Journaling is huge for me—if I don’t write down what I learn about God from the text, it goes in my head and out the other side within minutes. Some days I sing to Him. Other times I just pray the Scriptures back to Him. Occasionally, I’ll just be still before Him. You can really be creative—draw a picture of what you learned from His Word, memorize small sections of Scripture, write your friend a note encouraging her with what you learned that morning, etc.

Remember that you’re meeting with a living Person! Ask Him to help you get to know Him, and pour out your heart before Him. He loves you and delights in spending time with you!

PS: Here are some reading plans/ideas to help you out: http://www.truewoman.com/?id=561.
Paula Hendricks
Stress!
on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 5:08 pm
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Dear Rgjo 777,

Maybe some of the loads you're carrying aren't yours to carry . . . Check out this super short article by Nancy--it will rock your world, as you learn that you have enough time in each day for God's priorities. Let me know what you think of it!

http://www.reviveourhearts.com/pdf/uploads/HelpBusyWomen.pdf
rgjo777
sick TO KRLOSIER
on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm
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Sorry you've been sick ,I also went home with a huge headache friday.Thanks for helping me in school,I really stress over it.Get well soon birthday girl!Have fun with your new facebook,lucky!
teacup
praise the lord
on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 9:02 pm
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i had a major just have to trust god moment on frieday... i had to tell the bible story for a demo and found out about it about 20 minettes befor i told it. i was very stressed but god helped me with it. hey by the way thanks for helping me with that lizzy girl.
chloe
thanks!
on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 9:49 pm
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thank u guys soo much, it helped me a lot.
krlosier
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on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 5:28 pm
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sighhh life is hard, good, but still hard
Nessa
Stress
on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 4:18 pm
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This past school year there has been way to much stress with school, family, and friends. At our school middle school starts at seventh grade and its full of clicks. Theres a science test every week, I never thought I could get through this year! To top it off my dad started working late, and my brothers began to just torture me. They would hit me, steal my stuff, and call me ugly right to my face! And they call themselves christians! So I just want to say thanks, now I know about someone with bigger brother problems than me! Even so I always take the time to thank God for all that he's done to get me through all this. Thanks!
dancer4Christ
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on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:33 pm
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I think Joseph had one of the most stressful childhoods. My childhood was fantastic tilll my teen years. I'm a homeschooled student and it just seems that life is soo hard right now. I'm 16, but feel much older. Having re-read the story of Joseph, I noticed that no matter how stressful things are with my family, that he had it way worse than me and God still was faithful to him.
Abby
Stress
on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 11:54 pm
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i think using the example of joseph was a great idea, and makes people see just how lucky we are... just felt like saying that... also, i have a Lot of stress... i am in advanced classes at school, have a job (im 14), have 4 younger siblings, dance 4 or 5 times a week, am on a writing commitee, a reading commitee, am a natural helper at my school (we help new students), am a teacher-in-training at my dance studio, and am in karate.... kind of a full plate u cld say XD but im working on it!
Paula Hendricks
To Abby re. "Stress"
on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 4:57 pm
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Yikes, Abby. I’m stressed out just hearing about your schedule! Sounds like you have more on your plate than any girl should have to try to juggle. Is there anything you can let go of?

I have the same problem—have for years. I don’t like to say no, and I want to be involved in everything! The reason I call it a problem is because it’s so easy to let God take last place when our schedules fill up with so many urgent (notice I didn’t say “important”) things.

I encourage you to read the story of Jesus’ interaction with two sisters in Luke 10:38-42. One of the sisters is sitting at his feet hanging on to every word. The other sister is freaking out, stressed, and angry that her sister’s not helping her. Jesus’ response is surprising, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

Oh, I hope and pray that you and I choose the best thing—time with Jesus—over other “good” activities.

Love you!

paula
Bazinga!
Stress(Ouch!)
on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 7:26 pm
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I don't know how much longer I'll be able to deal with the stress of everyday life, no matter how big or how little it is. I am taking three Honors classes and one AP class and I was given solos for All State and Select Band that might be too much for me to tackle(These solo pieces were practically thrown at me. I wasn't even asked if I wanted to do these bands or not). I could type a loooong list of things that are causing me stress, but just these things alone are practically killing me. I feel as if at any moment I could snap. I try my best to make time for God(I'm searching for signs), but I don't want to snap before I realize that things are going to get better. I want to be able to balance my life properly without feeling lie this.
Lorree, with the LYWB team
@ Bazinga
on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 3:32 pm
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Have you shared with your parents the stress and pressure you are feeling from school and the expectations that are being placed on you there, Bazinga? Perhaps they can help you sort through the load you are carrying to decide what you should continue doing and what you can let go. God gave us parents to help us, to encourage and support us and to pray for us. Will you share with them today? I’m praying for you, dear friend!