Is job stress getting you down? Whether you’re unemployed, or you have a job that seems to give you more grief than good, we feel for you.
Thank God we can still experience joy and peace. Maybe it’s not easy (doesn’t worry seem like the easiest thing in the world?) but we can take steps to pursue peace in Christ. For one thing, we can share our burdens with people we trust. And we can fill our minds with biblical truth – God cares about our struggles, even when our feelings may tell us otherwise.
We wanted to share the resources below because they have great value for living faithfully and joyfully through tough times. In each resource you’ll find practical wisdom, encouragement, and tools for spiritual growth. Whether you plan on individual study or group discussion, we can recommend each resource. Peace be with you!
Free Audio Clip – “How to Find (and Keep) a Job” from Resurrection Life Church
Here’s Zondervan’s own Al Kerkstra, Executive VP of Support Operations and Human Resources, sharing practical wisdom at on four topics:
- Tools and resources when looking for work
- Strategies for once you’ve targeted a position
- How to conduct a great job interview
- How to be the employee that leadership can’t live without.
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God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions DVD by Rick Warren
Do stressful circumstances keep you awake at night? We recommend Rick Warren’s 6-session video study and discussion guide. They’ll help you dig in to what the Bible teaches on how to handle day-to-day stress, rebound from mistakes, and find confidence in the midst of crisis.
When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box DVD by John Ortberg
“Life, no matter how we play it, will not go on forever” says Ortberg. We may know this in our heads, but everyday financial pressures can make money and success feel like the only ways to “keep score.” Here are some excellent resources for living for the things that really count: the softcover book, 6-session video study and discussion guide from John Ortberg.
The One-Life Solution by Henry Cloud
Do stressful things and difficult people take more than a fair share of your time and energy? The One-Life Solution book and workbook by Henry Cloud, co-author of the Boundaries series, will help you regain control over your time and energy by building good boundaries in and outside the office.
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