10th October is Mental Health Day. A CNA report in 27/9/2023 states that “Mental health has worsened in Singapore.” The two largest groups of the population facing poor mental health are young adults aged 18 to 29 (25.3%) and seniors aged 60 to 74 (19.4%).

God knows that stress and worries are a part of life. Jesus tells us, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25-27 ESV)

Paul gives us the best solution when we are worried. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6 NIV)

When you feel stressed, simply tell God and His peace will protect you.

– Ps Bob Lum