2014 Care Net Conference Presenter: Carolyn Cline Hollis ccline@firstdallas

2 0 1 4 C A R E N E T C O N F E R E N C E

Presenter: Carolyn Cline Hollis ccline@firstdallas.org

214.969.7806

Too STRESSEDto be Blessed!

HEADLINE“Just how much can you

fit into each day?”

▪Conclusion = Not enough time!

Who are you stressed out people??

Sources Of Stress

▪Common life occurrences▪Measurable impact/stress factor▪Life Stress Test

Stress Test Results▪ 0 – 149 = Low susceptibility to

stress-related illness

▪ 150 – 299 = Medium susceptibility to stress-related illness

▪ 300 and over = High susceptibility to stress-related illness

your

score

compassion

FATIGUE

Be Pro-Active recognize causes, educate staff

Be Preventative give positive outlets to relieve stress

Stress Management

▪Army Rules: ▪ 3 Hots & a Cot▪ Buddy System

▪Exercise & Stretching▪Personal Quiet Time▪Personal Evaluation

Remember, girls: God didn’t make Wonder Woman, our culture did.

- Jenny Lee Sulpizio

I cannot do it all.I am NOT supposed to do it all.

JESUS PAID IT ALL!

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29

BeingUnderSatan’sYoke

What does God think about stress?

▪ Is stress a sin?▪ Is stress a punishment?▪What is the purpose of the Refiner’s Fire?▪“What” IS the question.

What happens when we can’t pray?

“The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit

Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” - Romans 8:26

“Sometimes life hits you so hard it knocks the prayer right out of you!”

- David Jeremiah

“We are most certain about the ultimate when we’re most uncertain about the immediate.”

TotalRelianceUponSovereignTruth

Go back to what you know about God and His character

Recount spiritual markers

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Rest on the promise:

“All things work together for good for those who love God and are called

according to His purpose.”

Romans 8:28

“If you’re worried or anxious, it’s time to turn aside and sit at the feet of Jesus.” - David Jeremiah

His words are PERFECT —infallible and unfailing, always trustworthy.His words are POWERFUL —they made demons flee and storms cease.His words are PRACTICAL —he taught common people with clarity and authority.His words are PEACEFUL ....hearing the voice of Jesus is the greatest listening

we’ll ever do!

No one ever spoke like JESUS.

YOUR DE-STRESSING ASSIGNMENT:

▪Meditate on scripture (page provided)

▪ Select one stressor in your life and ask the “what” questions.

▪Buddy System – break into groups of 2 or 3 ONLY and share

▪Pray for the person to your right for their stressor using scripture.

We Are OVERCOMERSThrough CHRIST!

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!

I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

2 0 1 4 C A R E N E T C O N F E R E N C E

Presenter: Carolyn Cline Hollis ccline@firstdallas.org

Handouts & Slide Show are available for download at:http://getinvolvedforlife.com/2014carenet

214.969.7806