stress ball 09-24-2025

I was winding my way through a checkout line of a local store when I noticed, among all the gadgets they place in bins along the way, a squishy ball that when squeezed, out popped two eyes. It was being sold as a stress reliever. The idea, I guess, is that when you’re stressed, feeling squeezed, squeeze the squishy and release your stress. There is some merit to it as I’m sure you’ve noticed when pressure’s on, anxiety peaks, our first response is to release that pressure squeezing others. So if an eye popping squishy ball works, go for it. But I do have a better idea. 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 4:6-7) We’re gonna get squeezed. When it comes you can squeeze a gadget or present it to God. Your choice. But only one offers peace. PK