Stress - The Tongue that Kills
Proverbs 15:1 – (KJV) – 15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but A Stressed Tongue Must be Tamed! grievous words stir up anger. Stress can be a killer. It will eventually kill you and/or your relationships. Stress contributes to health problems, mental and emotional problems, and relationship problems. I need to be especially aware of some of the symptoms and side effects of stress. Stress can manifest itself in many ways. Sometimes I experience pain; stress grabs me in my neck and shoulders and sometimes in my jaw (because I clench my teeth). Sometimes, stress affects my stomach and bowels and rears its ugly head causing digestive issues. Stress can do wicked things to our minds, our bodies, and our soul. Not to mention our ears, and our mouths. Yes, I said our ears and our mouths! One of the first places I notice stress is in my ears; when I’m stressed out I hear everything with a critical ear. I hear criticism, ...