Stress is a trouble that causes anxiety in a person. It is therefore anything that blurs our focus on Jesus, and in the process causes us to lose the peace God has given us. Stress is different from pressure.
Pressure is the trouble.
Not all stresses can be avoided. Some stresses can be avoided by following God's Word. God will deliver us from all stresses if we have faith in Him. 5. God promises us complete freedom from guilt stress if we Christians have faith in Christ. We can defeat stress of searching for purpose of life by pursuing God's purpose for you, i.e. by responding to the Holy Spirit's leading to serve others.