So I will be honest that these past few weeks have been full of stress - between a sick kid, this late in my pregnancy and so rough sleeping and some pretty difficult stresses at the church I am surprised (and grateful!) I didn't go into pre-term labor.
But I find that it is during these times, when you need to be reminded of the presence of God more then ever that remembering to prayer doesn't come to easily. And it is pretty easy to miss a devotional or two or forget to say a blessing and the next thing you know your stress is ten-fold cause you have forgotten that you don't walk alone. Yes, we need to be living out our faithful lives and yes, there can come a point in which we ask God for just too much - but during these times it is IMPORTANT to remember to keep the communication going. It isn't asking God to get rid of your problems or for a "cure-all" but is instead asking God's guidance in you decision making, asking God's strength for your day and reminding yourself that God is walking along side with you, knowing and understanding your struggles.
The good habits for prayer and connectional relationships that you establish on your daily basis are there to help you especially when the goings get tough (or rough or stressful). It is important that you continue to strive to keep that relationship open, instead of turning your self inward - this only increases your stress and leaves you feeling alone.
So, know that within your stressful days if you take a moment to "be still" you will realize that God is there. As the psalm reminds us: "be still and know that I am God"
