tension

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

any situation that forces us to make adjustments and often creates physical and mental pressure

Question 2

benefits

Answer 2

• forces us to act upon and work on solutions to problems
• motivates us to learn & study
• makes us work harder
• teaches us new lessons
• training

Question 3

dangers - physical

Answer 3

physical

• exhaustion
• illness
• interference w/ healing

Question 4

dangers - psychological

Answer 4

psychological

• memory
• patience
• effectiveness
• irritability
• relationships w/ others

Question 5

dangers - spiritual

Answer 5

creates spiritual blocks

• detours our thinking
• occupies our time
• prayer loses out
• reading of the word loses out

withdrawal from God, intensifying the tension

Question 6

helping to manage tension

Answer 6

relaxation
understanding the problem
measures taken in the past
reality check
connection with
- family
- friends
- church
- other community services
spiritual support
- pray with them
- pray for them
- journey with them
follow-up