the Bible and GERD

It is well documented that stress (see post below) contributes to digestive problems and can cause acid in the stomach.  You are welcome to add a comment with your favorite scripture regarding worry and stress.  I will begin this discussion by posting my favorite passage, which just happens to be about worrying:


Philippians 4:6-7 (New International Version, ©2010)

⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


(New American Standard Bible)
 ⁶Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

 ⁷And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


(The Message)
 ^6-7Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.

(New Living Translation)
 ⁶ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. ⁷ Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

King James Version)
 ⁶Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

 ⁷And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.                                                                                                    source:  www.biblegateway.com