CHANGE Magazine, a Creflo Dollar Publication

June/July 2010
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Don’t Stress! Have Fun This Summer

by Tawanda Mills

With all the opportunities and activities available to us on a daily basis, we have become busier than ever. Unfortunately, at times, great opportunities come with extra stress. However, the best way for us to deal with stress is to avoid it all together. God wants us to prosper as our soul prospers (3 John 2), but we cannot prosper or succeed if we are constantly dealing with stressful situations.

Stress causes many health problems, such as heart disease and high blood pressure, which can become life threatening. But when we make God’s Word first in our lives and continue to cast our cares on Him, knowing He cares for us, we can avoid being stressed-out.

We can avoid stress by writing things down, eating healthy foods, exercising, and getting proper rest. Instead of worrying about our problems, we can speak the Word of God to them in faith. Last, but not least, we can alleviate stress by making time to have a little fun.

Here is a list of things you can consider doing this summer for fun and relaxation:

  1. Write experiences in a journal or diary
  2. Take a bath in sea salt
  3. Grow a garden
  4. Set aside time for daily Bible reading
  5. Take a mini-vacation to the nearest beach
  6. Play with water guns and water balloons (initiate water wars)
  7. Participate in a summer reading program at your local library
  8. Visit a local museum
  9. Have a backyard barbecue
  10. Have a spa party
  11. Play favorite childhood games with family
  12. Volunteer, as a family, to help out in your local community
  13. Attend community events
  14. Have a picnic at the park
  15. Go for a swim
  16. Take a stress-free road trip
  17. Go horseback riding
  18. Start a summer family tradition
  19. Take a walk on a nature trail
  20. Lay out a blanket and stargaze with family and friends
  21. Play mini golf
  22. Go to summer carnivals or festivals
  23. Have a car wash for charity
  24. Watch old movies
  25. Take a bike ride
  26. Do yard work or home improvement projects with family
  27. Make family videos or movies
  28. Have a pool party
  29. Go fishing
  30. Do something creative—write a poem, song, or play
  31. Visit family and friends more
  32. Volunteer at your local church
  33. Try a new hobby
  34. Play old video games with family
  35. Go on a hiking or camping trip
  36. Try a new sport

Finally, we should first seek God for wisdom and direction while choosing our activities. Too much of anything—good or bad—can become stressful. So choose wisely!

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  • An Authentic Christian
  • Don’t Stress! Have Fun This Summer
  • Sweet Dreams
  • Maintaining a Godly Mind-set in Relationships
  • Practical Steps to Debt Release
  • Understanding the Fatherhood Principle
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