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       Stress: A Matter of Choice -Christian Emotional Wellness By Linda Goldfarb Certified Physical Fitness Specialist Too often we are frantic to speed things up, determined to cram big things into small spaces, and forever trying to be everything to everyone, only to realize it’s an impossible task, leaving us frustrated and stressed out. Let's look at some principles of Christian emotional wellness. I’m reminded in Isaiah 58:11, “ The Lord will guide you always… You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail .” We are to lean on God in all things, as He will provide all of our needs. So instead of looking at the rest of this year as being full of “stress opportunities,” I wanted to share these “stress reducers.” I’m not sure where I first saw a similar list; this is definitely not an original concept. I have made a few changes, reflecting more of my personality. Cut these out and place them on your refrigerator or bathroom mirro

Do you know what Bible verse is at the very center of the Bible? The middle chapter of the Bible is Psalm 118.  How many chapters exist before Psalm 118?  594 How many chapters of the Bible exist after Psalm 118?  594 Add the two together and you get 1188. What is the verse at the very center of the Bible?  Psalm 118:8* Get Centered Psalm 118:8 - "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man." (NIV)   Are you in the center of God's word? The very center of the Bible reminds us to trust in God over trusting in ourselves or other people. The next time you consider making God the center of your life, remind yourself to go to the center of the Word. Spending time in prayer and in the Word allows you to grow closer to God and stronger in your faith . Even in the most difficult times, trusting in God is at the center of His will for our lives.

BIBLE STATISTICS:  Number of books in the Bible: 66 Chapters: 1,189 Verses: 31,101 Words: 783,137 Letters: 3,566,480 Number of promises given in the Bible: 1,260 Commands: 6,468 Predictions: over 8,000 Fulfilled prophecy: 3,268 verses Unfulfilled prophecy: 3,140 Number of questions: 3,294 Longest name: Mahershalalhashbaz (Isaiah 8:1) Longest verse: Esther 8:9 (78 words) Shortest verse: John 11:35 (2 words: "Jesus wept"). Middle books: Micah and Nahum Middle verse: Psalm 118:8 Middle chapter: Psalm 117 Shortest chapter (by number of words): Psalm 117 (by number of words) Longest book: Psalms (150 chapters) Shortest book (by number of words): 3 John Longest chapter: Psalm 119 (176 verses) Number of times the word "God" appears: 3,358 Number of times the word "Lord" appears: 7,736 Number of different authors: 40 Number of languages the Bible has been translated into: over 1,200

MEANING :-   en·thu·si·asm:-   (1) Great excitement for or interest in a subject or cause                               (2) A source or cause of a great excitement or interest. HISTORY :- The source of the word is the Greek  enthousiasmos,  which ultimately comes from the adjective  entheos,  "having the god within," formed from  en,  "in, within," and  theos,  "god." POINTS TO PONDER:- 1) Enthusiasm is not a feeling but its a discipline. 2) Enthusiasm catches up with your face and body. 3) It is your birth right. 4) Enthusiasm makes you to do anything & you don't care. CHARACTER IN FOCUS:  Peter Matthew 14:22-33 The Message (MSG) WALKING ON THE WATER                          22-23 As soon as the meal was finished, he insisted that the disciples get in the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he dismissed the people. With the crowd dispersed, he climbed the mountain so he could be by himself and pray. He stayed there alo