WORD:
"From the ends of
the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock
that is higher than I. " (Psalm
61:2)
DEVOTION:
When we are
overwhelmed, it takes so much just to keep standing. I know that when I am
physically overwhelmed, it takes all my energy just to walk to the nearest
place to sit and rest. When I am mentally overwhelmed, I need to rest my brain
and take a break from "thinking" so much. When I am emotionally
overwhelmed, I need a place where I can break down and just cry, and release
all the emotions I have had pent up inside.
Isn't it wonderful
that we have a God - who is a Rock - that is higher than we are? He is strong
when we are not. He is sturdy when we are ready to collapse. He lets us lean on
Him when we are ready to fall down.
When your heart is
overwhelmed, remember that Jesus' yoke is light, and He is always willing to
exchange burdens with us. We just need to pray to God and ask for His hand in
our heart, to bring rest and peace. I have felt strongest with God during my
weakest hours, because that was when I was leaning on God as my Rock, and He
helped me survive the storms and crashing waves in life.
"We can give
thanks for everything because even the worst of situations will drive us right
to God. And He promises that His peace will stand guard over us." —Buddy
Riddle
PRAYER:
Dear God, You are
strong, sturdy, and almighty. Thank you for being there as my Rock when my
heart is overwhelmed and life seems to be crashing all around me. Please give
me peace and rest when I feel like I can't get up anymore. Help me remember
that You are always there for me to lean on when I feel heavy. Thank You for
guiding me through the dark times of life even when I can't see you or feel
your presence, but You are always there watching over me.
APPLICATION:
What is it that easily
overwhelms you? Is it family problems, financial issues, personal stress? When
you feel overwhelmed, take a "pause" each day with God and spend some
time leaning on your Rock.
WORSHIP:
Shining - Phil Wickham
You guide me through
the dark
You calm my fearful
heart
I will rest in You
You give me perfect
peace
You fill my deepest
need
I will rest in You
God, shining like the
sun
Let Your kingdom come
I want to be with You
in Your presence
I'm here to give You
praise
You take my breath
away
And now I'm here with
You in Your presence
Thank you so much of this reminder Chelsey. It is him that is always here for us no matter what. And if we remember that he has been threw all the trials and tribulation before we go threw them. At times it is still hard to remember this.
ReplyDeleteHi Amy, thank you for your message. I agree with you that sometimes it is hard to remember that He has already been through such pain and hardship. It is great to have hope and find strength in Him who has already conquered all, even death! Hope you are well :)
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