The Light Within: Let God respond to pressure

Pressure: a stressful condition that many of us feel from time to time. Pressure can cause us to be discouraged, frustrated or angry, which can lead to harm in our work and in our relationships with family and friends. It can cause lack of self-confidence, resulting in mistakes, and from which we may feel regret.

I, too, have experienced a “mountain” of work before me and have yielded to quickly “digging in” because of frustration in needing to get it done. And, at times like these, we may speak impatiently to someone with us — or we may make mistakes in our work.

I believe, however, there is a way out of being under pressure from any cause.

This “way out” is expressed by Christ Jesus: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

Just think of that! Christ Jesus will “give you rest” because he went to God for answers. With this presence of Christ, I believe we can also find peace by going to God for the answers we need. “…I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty” (II Corinthians 6:17-18).

At times, I have entered someone’s professional office to see a cluttered desk and an employee obviously very deep in work.

Then, how refreshing it is when he or she immediately gives me full attention — and often with a smile. That’s putting pressure to rest.

“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalms 46:10) is a wonderful way to let God respond to our pressures. Just being “open to God” in thought can bring peace. And I believe this approach will help us to more easily accomplish our pending responsibilities.

God does — through prayer — respond to pressure.

Don Kleinsmith is a member of the Christian Science Church in Adrian. He can be reached at 517-263-6357 or at kleinsmith968@gmail.com.   

This article originally appeared on The Daily Telegram: Don Kleinsmith: Let God respond to pressure