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sfheber — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:30:11 CST

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Dr. Suresh Frederick Website: sfheber.wetpaint.com
Associate Professor & UG Head, Dept of English e-mail: sfheber@gmail.com
Bishop Heber College Mobile: +91-9443108000
Trichy – 17. +91 431 2770136
DR. SURESH FREDERICK works at Bishop Heber College, Trichy, India as an Associate Professor and UG-Head in the Department of English. He holds a PhD in English from Bharathidasan University, India. He has eighteen years of teaching experience at the tertiary level.
Areas of Specialization
Ecocriticism, Mass Communication, Modern British Drama and Vocabulary Enhancement.

Papers Presented and Published

Eighteen papers presented (4 International and 7 National ) Annexure I(Annexure I)
Fifteen papers published Annexure II(Annexure II)
Two papers accepted for publication

Projects and Seminars

Successfully completed the UGC sponsored minor project entitled: Violence in Tamil Films since 1990 to till date: Impact on the society.
Organized UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Nature in Literature on 12-12-2007

Professional Membership

Vice President, OSLE(Organization for Study of Literature and Environment)
Member, IASA(Indian Association for the Study of Australia)
Member, The Andrew Marvell Society
Associate Member, Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, Washington, D.C

Research Guidance

Four scholars have completed PhDs and eight scholars are working under him for their PhDs. Recognized as Research Adviser (PhD) by THREE Universities.
Thirty scholars have completed their M.Phil degrees under his guidance. Recognized as Research Adviser (M.Phil) by FOUR Universities.

Personal Details
Name and degree : DR.SURESH FREDERICK, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDJMC.,
DOB : 20 May 1965
Occupation : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & UG-HEAD
Institution :BISHOP HEBER COLLEGE (AUTO), TRICHY -620017. INDIA
Date of Joining : 01 March 1990

Contact me

sfheber — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:23:18 CST

Dr. Suresh Frederick,
MA., MPhil., PhD., PGDJMC.,
Associate Professor and Head (UG),
Department of English,
Bishop Heber College (Autonomous),
Tiruchirappalli - 620 017,
Tamilnadu,
India

e-mail : sfheber@gmail.com

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Dr.Suresh Frederick, Ph.D.,

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sfheber — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:16:01 CDT

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கர்த்தரின் ஆசீர்வாதமே ஐசுவரியத்தைத் தரும்;

அதனோடே அவர் வேதனையைக் கூட்டார்.

- (நீதிமொழிகள் 10:22).

ஜான் .டி. ராக்பெல்லர் சீனியர் (John D. Rockefeller Sr.)

என்பவர் எப்படியாகிலும் பணத்தை சம்பாதிக்க

வேண்டும் என்று முடிவெடுத்தவராய் அதற்காக

கடுமையாக உழைக்க ஆரம்பித்தார். அவரது 33ஆவது

வயதில் முதலாவது மில்லியன் டாலர்களை

சம்பாதித்தார். பிறகு 43ஆவது வயதில் உலகத்திலேயே

பெரிய கம்பெனிக்கு உரிமையாளர் ஆனார். 53ஆவது

வயதில் அவரே உலகின் பெரிய பணக்காரரானார்.

அவரது விடாமுயற்சி அவரை அந்த நிலைக்குக்

கொண்டு வந்தது.

ஆனால் அந்த நேரத்தில் அவருக்கு அலோபீசியா

(Alopecia) என்னும் வியாதி வந்தது. அதன்படி அவருக்கு

எல்லா முடியும் கொட்டிப்போகும், ஏன், கண்களின

மேல் இருக்கும் முடிக் கூட கொட்டி போகும். ஆனால்

அது பரவாயில்லையே, அவரால் ஒன்றும் சாப்பிட

முடியாது. அப்படி ஒரு வியாதி அவரைத் தாக்கியது.

எத்தனையோ மில்லியனுக்கு சொந்தக்காரர், ஆனால்

அவரால் பாலையும், சில பிஸ்கெட்டுகளையும் தான்

சாப்பிட முடியுமேத் தவிர வேறு ஒன்றும் சாப்பிட

முடியாது! என்ன ஒரு பரிதாபமான நிலைமை! அது

மட்டுமல்ல, அவர் பணக்காரராய் இருந்தபடியால்

அவருக்கு அநேக எதிரிகள் இருந்தார்கள். அவரைச்

சுற்றிலும், எப்போதும் பாதுகாப்பு படையினர் அவரைக்

காவல் காத்தனர். ஏனென்றால் யார், எப்போது, அவரை

கொலை செய்வார்கள் என்று அறியாததால். இப்படிபட்ட

பணம் தேவைதானா?

அவருக்கு வைத்தியம் செய்த வைத்தியர்கள் அவர்

இன்னும் ஒரு வருடம் தான் உயிரோடு இருப்பார்

என்று சொல்லி விட்டார்கள். அதைக் கேள்விப்பட்ட

செய்திதாள்கள், அவர் உயிர் அப்போதே போய்விட்டதுப்

போல செய்திகளை வெளியிட்டனர். அவருக்கு தூக்கம்

என்பது பறந்துப் போயிற்று. அவர் ஒரே யோசனை

செய்ய ஆரம்பித்தார். இன்று மரித்தால் ஒரு

பைசாவையும் தன்னோடு எடுத்துக் கொண்டு போக

முடியாது என்கிற ஞானம் அவருக்கு உதித்தது. பணமே

எல்லாவற்றிற்கும் முடிவல்ல என்பதை உணர்ந்தார்.

பணத்தால் தன் உடல்நிலையை சரியாக்க முடியாது,

பணத்தால் நிம்மதி கொடுக்க முடியாது என்றெல்லாம்

உணர ஆரம்பித்தார்.

ஒருநாள் காலை புதுத்தெம்போடு எழுந்தார். தன்னுடைய

அளவற்ற செல்வத்தை எடுத்து, ஆலயக்

கட்டுமானத்திற்கும், மிஷனரி ஊழியங்களுக்கும் கொடுக்க

ஆரம்பித்தார். ஏழைகளுக்கும், தேவையுள்ளவர்களுக்கும்

உதவி கரம் நீட்டி, வாரி வழங்க ஆரம்பித்தார்.

Rockefeller foundation என்று ஒரு ஸ்தாபனத்தை

ஆரம்பித்து, அதன் மூலம் மருத்துவ ஆய்வுகளுக்கு

தேவையான பணத்தைக் கொடுக்க ஆரம்பித்தார். அவர்

அப்படிக் கொடுத்ததன் மூலம், பென்சிலின் மருந்து

கண்டுபிடிக்கப்பட்டது. மற்றும் அநேக வியாதிகளுக்கு

அந்த ஸ்தாபனத்தின் உதவியினால் மாற்று மருந்துகள்

கண்டுபிடிக்கப்பட்டன. ராக்பெல்லர் உறங்க ஆரம்பித்தார்.

அவருடைய தூக்கம் இன்பமாக மாறியது. டாக்டர்கள்

அவர் ஒரு வருடம் தான் அதாவது 54 வயது வரைதான்

உயிரோடு இருப்பார் என்றுக் கூறினர், ஆனால் அதற்கு

பிறகு, 98 வயது வரை சுகமாய் வாழ்ந்து, கிறிஸ்துவுக்குள்

மரித்தார். அல்லேலூயா!

கர்த்தரின் ஆசீர்வாதமே ஐசுவரியத்தைத் தரும்;

அதனோடே அவர் வேதனையைக் கூட்டார் என்பது

எத்தனை உண்மை. எத்தனைதான் சம்பாதித்தாலும்,

கர்த்தரின் ஆசீர்வாதமே வேதனை இல்லாத ஐசுவரியம்!

கொஞ்சமாக சம்பாதித்தாலும் கர்த்தருடைய ஆசீர்வாதம்

இருந்தால் அது கோடி பணம் சம்பாதிப்பதற்கு ஒப்பானது.

ஏராளமான பணம் இருந்து, சமாதானம் இல்லாதிருந்தால்

அல்லது உடல்வியாதி கொண்டிருந்தால் அத்தனை

பணத்தினாலும் எந்த பயனும் இல்லை. நமக்கு வரும்

சம்பாத்தியம் எத்தனையாயிருந்தாலும் அதை கர்த்தரின்

பாதத்தில் வைத்து ஆசீர்வாதத்தை பெற்றுக் கொண்டு

அதை உபயோகிப்போமானால் அவருடைய ஆசீர்வாதம்

நமக்கு ஐசுவரியத்தை நிச்சயமாய்த் தரும். ‘இந்நாளில்

உனக்கு உண்டாயிருக்கிறதுபோல, ஐசுவரியத்தைச்

சம்பாதிக்கிறதற்கான பெலனை உனக்குக் கொடுக்கிறவர்

கர்த்தர்’ என்று உபாகமம் 8:18ல் பார்க்கிறோம். நான் என்

வேலைக்குச் செல்லுமுன் இந்தநாளில் ஐசுவரியத்தை

சம்பாதிக்கிறதற்கு எனக்கு நீர் பெலனைக்

கொடுக்கிறதற்காக ஸ்தோத்திரம் என்று சொல்லாமல்

போனதேயில்லை. அதுப் போல வேலை முடித்து

வந்தவுடன், இந்த நாளில் என் வேலையை நன்றாக

முடிப்பதற்கு உதவி செய்தீரே உமக்கு நன்றி! என்றுச்

சொல்லுவேன். கர்த்தர் இன்று வரை கிருபையாய்

பெலனைக் கொடுத்து வருகிறார். ஐசுவரியமும், கனமும்,

நிலையான பொருளும், நீதியும் என்னிடத்தில் உண்டு.

-(நீதிமொழிகள் 8: 18) என்றுக் கர்த்தர் சொல்லுகிறார்.

அவருக்கு பிரியமானவர்களுக்கு அவர் அதைக்

கொடுக்கிறார்.

அநேக செல்வத்தை வைத்திருந்த ராக்பெல்லர்

சுயநலமாய், தனக்கென்று வைத்திருந்த போது, அவருக்கு

நிம்மிதி இல்லை, உறக்கம் இல்லை. ஆனால் அவர்

மற்றவர்களுக்கு உதவி கரம் நீட்டியபோது, அவருடைய

நித்திரை இன்பமாக மாறியது. அவர் உடல் நோய்கள்

அவரைவிட்டு மாறியது. நீண்ட ஆயுசை கர்த்தர்

அவருக்கு கொடுத்தது, மற்றவர்களுக்கு கொடுப்பதினால்,

சந்தோஷமும், உடல் ஆரோக்கியமும் கிடைக்கும்

என்பதை விளங்கப் பண்ணினார். நமக்கு தேவன்

கொடுத்த ஐசுவரியத்தில் ஆலயத்திற்கும், கர்த்தருடைய

ஊழியத்திற்கும், ஏழைகளுக்கும் உதவிக்கரம் நீட்டுவோம்,

கர்த்தர் இன்னும் நம்மை ஆசீர்வதிப்பார்.

ஆமென் அல்லேலூயா!

கட்டின வீடும் நிலம் பொருளும் கண்டிடும் உற்றார் உறவினரும் கூடுவிட்டு உன் ஆவிப் போனால் கூட உன்னோடு வருவதில்லை

ஜெபம்: எங்கள் மேல் கண்களை வைத்து ஆலோசனை

சொல்லி வழிநடத்தும் நல்லக் கர்த்தரே, உம்மைத்

துதிக்கிறோம். எங்கள் நம்பிக்கை இந்த உலகத்தின்

ஆஸ்தியின் மேல் இருக்காதபடி, அதைக் கொடுக்கிற

உம்மேலே வைக்கும்படி நீர் எங்களுக்கு கிருபை

பாராட்டுவதற்காக ஸ்தோத்திரம். உம்முடைய

ஆசீர்வாதமே ஐசுவரியத்தை தரும், அதனோடு நீர்

வேதனையை கூட்டுவதில்லையே அதற்காக உமக்கு

நன்றி செலுத்துகிறோம். ஐசுவரியத்தை

சம்பாதிக்கிறதற்கான பெலனைக் கொடுக்கிறவர் நீரே,

அதற்காக உம்மைத் துதிக்கிறோம். எங்கள்

ஐசுவரியங்கள், உம்மால் ஆசீர்வதிக்கப்பட்டதாக

இருக்கட்டும். எங்கள் ஜெபத்தை கேட்டு எங்களுக்கு

பதில் கொடுப்பவரே உமக்கே நன்றி. இயேசு

கிறிஸ்துவின் நாமத்தில் ஜெபிக்கிறோம் எங்கள்

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FRUITS AND HUMAN BODY

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FRUITS AND HUMAN BODY

CARROTS EYES
SLICE a carrot and it looks just like an eye, right down to the pattern of the iris. It is a clear clue to the importance this everyday vegetable has for vision. Carrots get their orange colour from a plant chemical called betacarotene, which reduces the risk of developing cataracts. The chemical also protects against macular degeneration an age-related sight problem that affects one in four over-65s. It is the most common cause of blindness in Britain. But popping a betacarotene pill does not have the same effect, say scientists at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore

WALNUT BRAIN
THE gnarled folds of a walnut mimic the appearance of a human brain - and provide a clue to the benefits. Walnuts are the only nuts which contain significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. They may also help head off dementia. An American study found that walnut extract broke down the protein-based plaques associated with Alzheimers disease. Researchers at Tufts University in Boston found walnuts reversed some signs of brain ageing in rats. Dr James Joseph, who headed the study, said walnuts also appear to enhance signalling within the brain and encourage new messaging links between brain cells.

TOMATO HEART
A TOMATO is red and usually has four chambers, just like our heart. Tomatoes are also a great source of lycopene, a plant chemical that reduces the risk of heart disease and several cancers. “The Women’s Health Study ” an American research programme which tracks the health of 40,000 women ” found women with the highest blood levels of lycopene had 30 per cent less heart disease than women who had very little lycopene. Lab experiments have also shown that lycopene helps counter the effect of unhealthy LDL cholesterol. One Canadian study, published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine, said there was œconvincing vidence that lycopene prevented coronary heart disease.

CHEESE BONES
A nice ˜holey cheese, like Emmenthal, is not just good for your bones, it even resembles their internal structure. And like most cheeses, it is a rich source of calcium, a vital ingredient for strong bones and reducing the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Together with another mineral called phosphate, it provides the main strength in bones but also helps to ˜power muscles. Getting enough calcium in the diet during childhood is crucial for strong bones. A study at Columbia University in New York showed teens who increased calcium intake from 800mg a day to 1200mg equal to an extra two slices of cheddar - boosted their bone density by six per cent.

GINGER STOMACH
Root ginger, commonly sold in supermarkets, often looks just like the stomach. So its interesting that one of its biggest benefits is aiding digestion. The Chinese have been using it for over 2,000 years to calm the stomach and cure nausea, while it is also a popular remedy for motion sickness. But the benefits could go much further.
Tests on mice at the University of Minnesota found injecting the chemical that gives ginger its flavour slowed down the growth rate of bowel tumours.

GRAPES LUNGS
OUR lungs are made up of branches of ever-smaller airways that finish up with tiny bunches of tissue called alveoli. These structures, which resemble bunches of grapes, allow oxygen to pass from the lungs to the blood stream. One reason that very premature babies struggle to survive is that these alveoli do not begin to form until week 23 or 24 of pregnancy. A diet high in fresh fruit, such as grapes, has been shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer and emphysema. Grape seeds also contain a chemical called proanthocyanidin, which appears to reduce the severity of asthma triggered by allergy.

MUSHROOM EAR
Slice a mushroom in half and it resembles the shape of the human ear. And guess what? Adding it to your cooking could actually improve your hearing. That is because mushrooms are one of the few foods in our diet that contain vitamin D. This particular vitamin is important for healthy bones, even the tiny ones in the ear that transmit sound to the brain.

BANANA (SMILE) DEPRESSION
Cheer yourself up and put a smile on your face by eating a banana. The popular fruit contains a protein called tryptophan. Once it has been digested, tryptophan then gets converted in a chemical neurotransmitter called serotonin. This is one of the most important mood-regulating chemicals in the brain and most anti-depressant drugs work by adjusting levels of serotonin production. Higher levels are associated with better moods.

BROCCOLI CANCER
Close-up, the tiny green tips on a broccoli head look like hundreds of cancer cells. Now scientists know this disease-busting vegetable can play a crucial role in preventing the disease. Last year, a team of researchers at the US National Cancer Institute found just a weekly serving of broccoli was enough to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 45 per cent. In Britain, prostate cancer kills one man every hour.

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How do Christians Deal with Stress?

sfheber — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:37:31 CDT

How do Christians Deal with Stress?
By Mary Fairchild, About.com

Before we answer the question, "How do Christians deal with stress?" let's look at how Christians define stress.
Stress tends to visit us when we're tired, when we're sick, when we're driving through a crowded metropolis, when we're late for an important meeting, or if we've taken on too many responsibilities. When circumstances are out of our control, we feel stress. When our basic needs are not being met and our safety is threatened, we tend to get anxious.

Answer: Stress and anxiety for a Christian can take on many different shapes and forms, yet in general, for most Christians, stress boils down to one idea - lack of trust in God.
Though it is impossible to lump all of Christianity into one common position, most Christians do share the thinking that God is sovereign and in control of our lives. We believe he is the author and composer of our life of faith. We believe he has given us everything we need for life. So, most of the time when stress dominates our lives, somewhere along the way we have failed to trust God.
Though this explanation appears simplistic, it's not meant to imply that a stress-free life in Christ is easy to obtain.
Just trust God more and you'll never deal with stress again! If only it were that easy.
Life is much too complicated, and we are much too vulnerable in our human condition to ever escape the inevitable battles with stress. But for Christians, stress does have a positive side. It can be a reminder that our lives have drifted away from God. It might be an indicator that we have stopped depending upon him daily for strength. Perhaps we have forgotten the many promises in his Word?

Ways that Christians Cope with Stress:

There are many practical disciplines that a Christian can and should exercise to avoid stress. Getting enough rest, a proper diet, regular exercise, and keeping a balance between work, ministry and family time - these are all practical ways the Bible teaches us to regulate stress in our lives. However, from a spiritual standpoint, stress relief for a Christian begins and ends with these three basic disciplines:

• Prayer

Instead of worrying over our problems, further compounding our anxiety and stress, the Bible recommends taking everything to God in prayer. This verse in Philippians offers the comforting promise that as we pray, our minds will be protected by a peace that goes beyond our ability to understand.
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (NIV)
Tips:
• Basics to Prayer
Have you struggled with prayer? Does prayer seem like an exercise in eloquent speech that you just don't possess?
Prayer is not a mysterious practice reserved only for clergy and the religiously devout. Prayer is simply communicating with God—listening and talking to him. Believers can pray from the heart, freely, spontaneously, and in their own words. If prayer is a difficult area for you, learn these basics principles of prayer and how to apply them in your life.

What Does the Bible Have to Say About Prayer?

The Bible has a lot to say about prayer. The first mention of prayer is found in Genesis, chapter 4.
Genesis 4:26
And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the LORD. (NKJV)

What is the Correct Posture for Prayer?

There is no correct or certain posture for prayer. In the Bible people prayed on their knees (1 Kings 8:45), bowing (Exodus 4:31), on their faces before God (2 Chronicles 20:18; Matthew 26:39), and standing (1 Kings 8:22). You may pray with your eyes opened or closed, quietly or out loud—however you are most comfortable and least distracted.

Should I Use Eloquent Words?

Your prayers need not be wordy or impressive in speech.
Matthew 6:7
"When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered only by repeating their words again and again." (NLT)
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. (NIV)

Why Should I Pray?

• Prayer Develops Our Relationship with God.
If we never speak to our spouse or never listen to anything our spouse might have to say to us, our marriage relationship will quickly deteriorate. It is the same way with God. Prayer—communicating with God—helps us grow closer and more intimately connected with God.
Zechariah 13:9
I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure, just as gold and silver are refined and purified by fire. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' " (NLT)
John 15:7
But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted!

• The Lord Instructed Us to Pray.
One of the simplest reasons to spend time in prayer is because the Lord instructed us to pray. Obedience is a natural by-product of discipleship.
Matthew 26:41
"Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak!" (NLT)
Luke 18:1
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (NIV)
Ephesians 6:18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. (NIV)
(See also - Matthew 7:7 and 1 Timothy 2:8) (NLT)

What If I Don't Know How to Pray?

The Holy Spirit will help you in prayer when you don't know how to pray.
Romans 8:26-27
In the same way, 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. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. (NIV)

• A Prayer for Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Dear Lord,
I need you now because I am full of stress and anxiety. Reading your Word brings comfort, as I ask you to come and take my heavy burdens. I take each burden, one by one, and lay them at your feet. Please carry them for me so that I don't have to. Replace them with your humble and gentle yoke so that I will find rest for my soul today. I receive your gift of peace of mind and heart. Thank you that I can lie down tonight in peace and sleep. I know that you, Lord, will keep me safe. I am not afraid because you are always with me. Please keep me daily, Lord, in your perfect peace.
Amen

• Meditation on the Word of God

The Bible is filled with incredible promises from God. Meditating on these words of assurance can dispel our worry, doubt, fear and stress. Here are just a few examples of the Bible's stress relieving verses:
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. (NIV)
Matthew 11:28-30
"Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light." (NLT)
John 14:27
"I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid." (NLT)
Psalm 4:8
"I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe." (NLT)
Tips:

• Praise

A site visitor wrote:
"I find it to be almost impossible to be stressed and praise God at the same time. When I'm stressing I just start praising and the stress just seems to go away." -- Tom
Praise and worship will take our minds and thoughts off of self, off our problems, and refocus them on God. As we begin to praise and worship God, suddenly our problems seem small in light of the largeness of God. Music is also soothing to the soul. Next time you're feeling stressed, try following Tom's advice and see if your stress doesn't begin to lift.
Tip:
• Listen to Christian music when you feel stressed. Here are some suggestions for the Best Christian Music Albums.

Dealing with Stress and Anxiety

sfheber — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:27:28 CDT

Dealing with Stress and Anxiety By Mary Fairchild, About.com
Have the cares and problems of life burdened you with stress and anxiety, robbing you of peace? Take comfort from these verses and pray the prayer below asking the Lord to lift your burdens. "Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light."
Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT) "I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid."
John 14:27 (NLT) "I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe."
Psalm 4:8 (NLT) Dear Lord,
I need you now because I am full of stress and anxiety. Reading your Word brings comfort, as I ask you to come and take my heavy burdens. I take each burden, one by one, and lay them at your feet. Please carry them for me so that I don't have to. Replace them with your humble and gentle yoke so that I will find rest for my soul today. I receive your gift of peace of mind and heart. Thank you that I can lie down tonight in peace and sleep. I know that you, Lord, will keep me safe. I am not afraid because you are always with me. Please keep me daily, Lord, in your perfect peace.
Amen

Overcoming Anxiety Dealing with Anxiety and Worry

sfheber — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:17:15 CDT

OvercomingAnxiety

Dealing with Anxiety andWorry

From Warren Mueller, for About.com
Do you often deal with anxiety? Are you consumed with worry? You can learn to manage these emotions by understanding what the Bible says about them. In this excerpt from his book, Truth Seeker - Straight Talk From The Bible, Warren Mueller studies the keys in God's Word to overcoming your struggles with anxiety and worry.

Anxiety (Worry)

Life is full of many concerns stemming from the absence of certainty and control over our future. While we can never be completely free from worry, the Bible shows us how to minimize worry and anxiety in our lives. Philippians 4:6-7 says do not worry about anything, but with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving make your requests known to God and then the peace of God will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Pray About Life's Worries

Believers are commanded to pray about life's worries. These prayers are to be more than requests for favorable answers. They are to include thanksgiving and praise along with the needs. Praying in this way reminds us of the many blessings God continually gives us whether we ask or not. This reminds us of God's great love for us and that He knows and does what is best for us.

A Sense of Security in Jesus

Worry is proportional to our sense of security. When life is going as planned and we feel safe in our life routines, then worries subside. Likewise, worry increases when we feel threatened, insecure or are overly focused on and committed to some result. 1 Peter 5:7 says cast your cares upon Jesus because He cares for you. The practice of believers is to take our worries to Jesus in prayer and leave them with Him. This reinforces our dependence on, and faith in Jesus.

Recognize a Wrong Focus

Worries increase when we become focused on the things of this world. Jesus said the treasures of this world are subject to decay and can be taken away but heavenly treasures are secure (Matthew 6:19). Therefore, set your priorities on God and not on money (Matthew 6:24). Man worries about such things as having food and clothes but is given life by God. God provides life, without which the concerns of life are meaningless. Worry can cause ulcers and mental problems that can have destructive health effects that shorten life. No amount of worry will add even one hour to one's life (Matthew 6:27). Therefore, why worry? The Bible teaches that we should deal with each day's problems when they occur and not be obsessed with future concerns that may not happen (Matthew 6:34).

Focus on Jesus

In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus visits the house of the sisters Martha and Mary. Martha was busy with many details regarding making Jesus and his disciples comfortable. Mary, on the other hand, was sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to what he said. Martha complained to Jesus that Mary should be busy helping but Jesus told Martha that "…you are worried and anxious about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better and it will not be taken away from her." (Luke 10:41-42)

What is this one thing that freed Mary from the business and worries experienced by her sister? Mary chose to focus on Jesus, listen to Him and ignore the immediate demands of hospitality. I do not believe that Mary was being irresponsible, rather she wanted to experience and learn from Jesus first and later, when He was done speaking, she would fulfill her duties. Mary had her priorities straight. Put God first and He will free us from worries and take care of the rest of our concerns.

4 Reasons Not to Worry What Does the Bible Say About Worry?

sfheber — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:09:40 CDT

4 Reasons Not toWorry

What Does the Bible Say AboutWorry?

By Mary Fairchild, About.com

I've spent an awful lot of time in my life worrying. I've worried about grades in school, job interviews, approaching deadlines and shrinking budgets. I've worried about bills and expenses, rising gas prices, insurance costs and endless taxes. I've even worried about having my home in perfect condition for "company," and within seconds of their arrival, the house is turned upside down and no one even notices.
I've worried about first impressions, political correctness, identity theft and contagious infections. In spite of all the worrying, I'm still alive and well, and all my bills are paid.
Over the span of my lifetime, worrying accounts for hours and hours of invaluable time that I'll never get back. So, I have decided that I'd like to spend my time more wisely and more enjoyably. If you're not convinced yet to give up your worrying, here are four biblical reasons not to worry.

Worrying Accomplishes Absolutely Nothing.

I don't know about you, but I don't have any time to waste these days. And worrying is a waste of very precious time. Worrying won't help you solve a problem or bring about a solution, so why waste your time and energy on it?
Matthew 6:27-29
Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. (NLT)

Worrying is Not Good for You.

Worrying is destructive to us in many ways. It becomes a mental burden that can even cause us to grow physically sick.
Proverbs 12:25
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. (NLT)

Worrying is the Opposite of Trusting God.

The energy that we spend worrying can be put to much better use in prayer. Here's a little formula to remember: WorryPrayer equals Trust.
Matthew 6:30
And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? (NLT)
Philippians 4:6-7
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (NLT)

Worrying Puts Your Focus in the Wrong Direction.

When we keep our eyes focused on God, we remember his love for us and we realize we truly have nothing to worry about. God has a wonderful plan for our lives, and part of that plan includes taking care of us. Even in the difficult times, when it seems like God doesn't care, we can put our trust in the Lord and focus on his kingdom. God will take care of our every need.
Matthew 6:25
That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn't life more than food, and your body more than clothing? (NLT)
Matthew 6:31-33
So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (NLT)
1 Peter 5:7
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (NLT)

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