WHEN WE FEEL OVERWHELMED!

Feeling overwhelmed means we are in a state of being emotionally or mentally overpowered by too many demands. Some days and weeks are just like that and they come just when we feel we have a “handle” on everything. It can become extremely frustrating especially when too many demands and responsibilities come all at once and the more we dwell on it the more harm than good we are doing to ourselves. Time after time we have been told and we have seen how God has worked things out for us when we stop, focus and listen, but still we are caught up in the idea we can handle the situation on our own. By doing that we are only creating more problems and frustration for ourselves. Having just gone through a situation as such, and feeling a bit overwhelmed, as each day came and went I realized that it was one more day that things fell into place and I was able to accomplish want I needed to do, and, yes, I finally understood that I had actually been focusing more on how God was directing me and filling me with strength and endurance that I needed at that time. Was it everything I hoped it would qe, not exactly, but it all worked out and I feel extremely grateful, thankful and blessed for that! As we always say “we are all a progress in work,” but we are learning especially when we are given the gift of each day to do better. Be overwhelmed by God not by the demands of everyday life!

Philippians 4:6-7
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.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, when we feel overwhelmed help us to remember to focus on You so we may find the peace, strength and guidance we need with whatever situation we may be going through. Keep us from always relying on ourselves when we should always remember You are right beside us to lean on. In Your precious name we pray. Amen