Stress of Life

Tom Shrader addresses the universal experience of stress, briefly noting practical helps like sleep, diet, and exercise before turning to five scriptural truths that provide deeper grounding. Drawing from James 1, Psalm 139, 2 Corinthians 4, Romans 8:28, and Malachi 3:6, he walks through the assurance that God is in control, that He forgives sin, that life is temporary with eternal hope ahead, that all things work together for good, and that God does not change. The overarching theme is that lasting peace comes not from managing circumstances but from anchoring hope in the character, sovereignty, faithfulness, and promises of God. “Our hope is rooted in the character of God, the sovereignty of God, the faithfulness of God, and the promises of God.” — Tom Shrader Series: Standalone Teachings Recorded in 2015 Duration: 40 min Themes: stress, anxiety, peace, hope, trust, sovereignty of god, forgiveness, eternal life, overwhelmed by life, dealing with health problems, feeling anxious, parent under pressure, college student, caregiver, facing uncertainty, grieving Topics: divine sovereignty, immutability of god, god does not change, providence, sanctification, biblical hope, romans 8:28, eschatology Scripture: James 1:2-4, Psalm 139:1-16, Colossians 1:15-17, 1 Corinthians 6, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Romans 8:28, Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, Romans 6 — About Priority Living AZ — Priority Living AZ preserves the teaching legacy of Tom Shrader. Browse the full archive at prioritylivingaz.org/archives