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April 4, 2013 by Spreading Joy

Overwhelmed

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one drop of Christs fellowship is enough to sweeten an ocean of trials

Full moon over the ocean

Overwhelmed

1/18/2013

 

I’m feeling a little overwhelmed with life right now

Not even sure what to say

There are immediate needs that need to be met and there is no way to do so

There are long term financial needs that will likely never disappear

There are questions that seem as though they will never be answered

There are changes that are coming to quickly

There seems to be no end in sight

 

Maybe it’s because I’m tired.

Maybe it’s because I’m not as strong as I’d like to think I am

Maybe…who knows.  I don’t.  I just don’t.

 

Even though I know “this too shall pass” I pray it passes quickly

I pray answers come soon

I pray for stability for just a little while

I pray that needs will be met quickly and then some

 

I pray…. I don’t even know what to pray

I’m glad HE does

 

 

I wrote this in the middle of January 2013. 

In a matter of 19 days my world had been completely turned upside down.

My Step Mom (since I was a teenager) passed away suddenly, my son left for his last semester of college and my heart knows he won’t be coming home after graduation.  Even though my son is doing God’s perfect will for his life, it’s still painful and I miss him.  My stepdad (since I was a teenager) had heart issues and sever loss of blood due to unknown circumstances, Megan’s 2 test came back “normal” yet again – continuing a 15 month trend but something is obviously, horribly wrong AND my mom had a heart attack.

Those 19 days were full of millions of tears, yet God’s grace allowed me to simply rest in Him.

Are you overwhelmed?

Have you cried an ocean of tears?

Wrap yourself in Gods promises during this time.

Cling to Him.

Allow His mercy and grace to carry you through.

I usually wrap myself in the book of Psalms. So much comfort as I explore the raw emotion that is there.  The pain, the praise and the trust displayed in the book of Psalms remind my hurting heart that even though I was caught off guard by much of what happened those 19 days, God was not surprised, nor was he absent.

Share your favorite verse(s) of comfort below.

Share your link of encouragement from when you faced a time of overwhelming issues.

When you share here, you will encourage all those that read this article!   

Thank you for how YOU are Spreading Joy and making a difference!

 

 

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    Linda says

    April 4, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    I know the feeling…in uncharted waters right now in regards to finances. For some reason the anxiety is low, which makes me suspicious I have pushed it down. In any case, God has my back…the enemy can’t really touch me. I will survive and come out the other side stronger and more grateful than ever.
    The word “Redemption” has jumped out at me over the past week or so. I heard this song on the radio the other night. I don’t know if the link will be allowed.
    “Worn” Tenth Avenue North
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUEy8nZvpdM

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      Spreading Joy says

      April 4, 2013 at 6:27 pm

      That is an awesome song and sooo appropriate here.

      We do get so worn out that’s why we need to rest in Him and wrap ourselves in His promises.

      Thanks for the song! And for how you bless me.

      Praying for you!

      M

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    Angie says

    April 7, 2013 at 1:33 am

    This is very deep… and I know the feeling of each and every word you wrote. Thank you for your realness and thank you for sharing!

    I love the story of Joseph in Genesis… it encourages, teaches, and inspires me! It’s proof that no matter how bad things get in your life that God can turn them around and make it work out for our good and His glory.
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