- How did things get so stressful? Was it a gradual process or did it feel like it happened overnight while you weren’t looking?
- Have you taken time to write down all the stress factors in your life? If not, would you do that? Can we discuss that list?
- Do you feel overworked, either at your job or at home? What is driving you to work as hard as you do?
- How would you describe your family’s schedule?
- Are you able to give time to your spouse, family, and church?
- Do you and your spouse discuss and agree on major decisions before making them? (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
- Are you a two-income family? What led to that decision? Do you ever have stress over money?
- When was the last time you really got to rest, relax, and recharge? When was your last vacation? (Genesis 2:2-3)
- What small, practical steps could you take today that might reduce the amount of the stress in your life?
- Can you tell me about your relationship with God? Is that part of your life a source of strength or a source of stress? How so?
