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    by Nancy Watta

Dissipating Stress
Date Posted: April 10, 2011

Tired, the word for today. Lost as I looked at my priority to do list. Feeling overwhelmed with the thoughts that I am now doing what at one time was only on paper. A reality check that yes this is my life. Yet, wondering where this lost feeling was coming from? When I feel this way it usually means I need to take some time off. Today, became the day off, but a day off with a purpose in mind.

It was a day to rearrange a few things in my office. Get rid of a couple of bags of clothing that sat in one place way to long.Walking in my neighborhood, sitting on a bench, enjoying the weather, calling a couple of friends and praying together. As the day went on, I felt the stress dissipate from my being and began to relax, I opened my bible and read a few passages. It is in this place where I quietly sit near my desk, reading the bible in my lap that I find words that bring peace.


Psalm 25:1-3; To you, O Lord, lift up my soul. I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.

Psalm 25:4-5; Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord; point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.

Psalm 25:6-7; Remember, O Lord, your unfailing love and compassion, which you have shown from long ages past. Forgive the rebellious sins of my youth; look instead through your eyes of your unfailing love, for you are merciful O Lord.

Psalm 25:8-10; The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in what is right, teaching them his way. The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all those who keep his covenant and obey his decrees.

Psalm 25:11-15; For the honor of your name, O Lord, forgive my many, many sins. Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose. They will live in prosperity and their children will inherit the Promised Land. Friendship with the Lord is reserved for those who fear him. With them he shares the secrets of his covenant My eyes are always looking to the Lord for help, for he alone can rescue me from the traps of my enemies.

Psalm 25:16-22; Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all! Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins. See how many enemies I have, and how viciously they hate me! Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for I trust in you. May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you. O God, ransom Israel from all its troubles.






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Biography Information:

Nancy is the, founder/leader of the Relationships of the Heart Learning Community, and Truth and Relationships.

Global focus, through social media, video, podcast, blogs and online courses. She also is a Global English Tutor.

In the U.S. and Around the World, Nancy encouarges the church to become a Learning Community that is focused on Discipleship, and living life God's way.

*Words from Nancy, No barrier is too high for us to bridge the gap in local, and global relationships.

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