Pastor Rick's Daily Hope on Oneplace.com How Jesus Handled Stress—Part Three
Nov 12, 2025
Explore how Jesus managed incredible stress with peace. Discover the power of quiet time and solitude to hear from God while navigating life's noise. Learn the importance of community support through small groups, just as Jesus modeled. Hear tips on delegating responsibilities to avoid burnout and emphasize the need for regular recharging, including honoring the Sabbath. Conclude with practical steps to reduce stress, focusing on identity and purpose. Finally, embrace the promise of surrendering burdens to Jesus for true rest.
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Begin Your Day With Quiet And Scripture
- Start each morning with God and positive input instead of news to set your mood and reduce stress.
- Spend quiet daily time listening to God even if it's just five minutes to build spiritual resources.
Join A Small Group For Support
- Join a small group and share burdens because God never meant you to carry stress alone.
- Build relational connections so others will support you in crises and reduce burnout.
Burnout Led To Delegation And Growth
- Rick describes burning out when Saddleback reached 500 people and trying to do everything himself.
- He delegated ministry to small groups, which removed the bottleneck and enabled rapid church growth.