C.S. Lewis
Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say “My tooth is aching” than to say “My heart is broken.”
Psychosomatics – Merriam-Webster.com
A branch of medical science dealing with interrelationships between the mind or emotions and the body and especially with the relation of psychic conflict to somatic symptomatology.
Jer 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?
1Pe 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
1Sa 16:7b
For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.
Ps 44:21b
For [God] knows the secrets of the heart.
Don’t Forget to Be Human – blog, 11/4/22
I’m human. I’m flawed. I’m weak. I’m normal, it turns out. Imagine that?
The Curse of Jealousy
One of the greatest curses we place upon ourselves is comparing ourselves to others. Pr 14:30
Stress kills.
Stress Implies Cause and Effect
There are two fundamental ways of dealing with stress:
- Remove the cause
- Remove yourself from the cause
Even Jesus Removed Himself from Stressful Situations
Don’t ever feel condemned just because you need a break from those things that cause you stress. The strongest man to ever walk this Earth isolated Himself at times.
The Curse of Jealousy
One of the greatest curses we place upon ourselves is comparing ourselves to others. Pr 14:30
Walking Away from Harmful Situations
In general, YOU, of all people in this world, have the ability to remove yourself from harmful situations. There aren’t any real excuses not to (though it may be understandable, given your sick heart).
Ro 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Pr 24:1
for the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.
1Pe 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
