Who or what is in control over your life? If you believe your life is controlled by external factors (e.g., other people, circumstances, fate) you are more likely to be bothered by stress, and feel more frustrated, hopeless, or depressed than Christians who see a loving, heavenly Father controlling their lives. People who surrender control over their life to Christ cope better with the problems, trials, and tribulations of life. Instead of giving up and feeling helpless, they view stressful life events as God-given opportunities to learn, grow, and be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. |
