Stresses Work on Us

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3-4 Over the past few days, I’ve shared my thoughts on dealing with significant stress or trauma. However, let’s set those major stresses aside for a moment. Instead, let’s focus on the smaller stresses we face daily. These can include financial challenges, being notified about a potential layoff, taking on a new project at work, trying to start a business, dealing with family relationship issues, and working on ourselves as a husband, wife, parent, or friend. These smaller stresses, whether we choose them or not, have an impact on us. These stresses work on us! One way to think about it is that the work you’re engaged in often impacts you more than you impact it. Did you catch that? The Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus