Feeling Overwhelmed, Jesus Is The Answer!

Hi Ladies!!!

Let's have a heart to heart moment, shall we!

Life can be crazy and unpredictable at times and no matter how hard we try to manage our lives perfectly, our well-organized plans for our lives can completely change in an instant and without warning! Which can cause us to become angry, stressed, anxious, confused, and overwhelmed! I cannot tell you how many times I have been stressed and overwhelmed about the ever-changing details of my life!!!!!! My life can be crazy and hectic at times because I am a stay at home wife and mother of two young children!!!! So my days are hardly ever the same and what usually works one day does not work for the next day!!! So I can totally relate to how the circumstances of life can be completely unpredictable and so stressful and overwhelming at times! I am so glad that the Lord always finds a way to calm the chaos in my life!!! I can always depend on him to lift my heavy burdens and give me rest mentally, physically,emotionally, and spiritually! Because He is so loving, caring, good, and faithful!!He is always ready and willing to help me in my time of need, and He will do the exact same thing for you!!

Amazing Woman of God, you do not have to carry the weight of the world, the weight of your family, the weight of your job, and the weight of the difficult circumstances that you are facing on your shoulders! The Lord does not expect this of you! The only thing He expects for you to do is to trust Him with your life and trust that He will lead you and guide you in the way that you should go from day to day ( Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 32:8).

I have learned that when I let the Lord give me His plans for my days, I don't feel overwhelmed, overburdened, or stressed out! I am completely full of joy and peace! Because He knows how to manage my life and perfect all of the details better than I can on any day! The best thing about allowing the Lord to plan your schedule is that He will not instruct you to do ten million things in one day. He will give you a lite load to carry for each day (Matthew 11:28-30)! Which is truly amazing!

The Lord wants to relieve us of our heavy burdens and lovingly care for us by carrying the weight for us (Psalm 55:22)!

So if you are struggling right now with being overwhelmed, overburdened, and stressed out in this season of your life, do not be discouraged because the Lord is right there by your side ready to strengthen you,help you, and uphold you through whatever situation is causing your heart to be troubled (Isaiah 41:10). Because He desires that your days will be filled with His incomparable peace ( Psalm 85:8)! So Amazing woman of God let Him lead your days and let Him make the decisions about what you should do from day to day! Because He loves you and He wants to take good care for you (Psalm 55:22). Which can only happen when you surrender each day to him, follow his plans for each day, and trust him to work everything out for your good (Romans 8:28)!! I promise you that as you trust him and rely on His help from day to day you will be radiant with His joy (Psalm 34:5). That is the promise He has made to us, and He will truly keep His promises to us! So Amazing woman of God take off your cape, you do not have to be superwoman! All you have to be is His loving daughter who relies solely on her father to take care of her!!!! So rest in the Lord’s care and let him provide for you!! I promise you He will not fail you!!!!!

Prayer of Surrender

Lord lead me and guide today so that I may do all that you desire for me to do today so that I will not be overwhelmed, overburdened, and stressed, but be full of your joy and your peace that surpasses all understanding! For your word says Lord that those who look to you for help will be radiant with joy, and Lord I want to be radiant with your joy each and every day (Psalm 34:5). So Lord please help me and lead me in the way that I should go today and let your plans for each day be clear to me so that I can do all that you want me to do and prosper! In Jesus name I pray amen!

Scriptures of Encouragement:

Psalm 34:5 (NLT)

Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.

Psalm 55:22 (NLT)

Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.

Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

Psalm 145:14 (NLT)

The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads.

Psalm 54:4( NIV)

Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.

Psalm 119:143 (NLT)

As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.

Matthew 11:28 (NLT)

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Psalm 85:8

I will listen to what God the LORD says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants-- but let them not turn to folly.

Bible Translation/ Abbreviations:

NLT- New Living Translation

NIV- New International Version

Songs Of Encouragement:

These songs are all listed in the Songs of Worship and Encouragement section on the blog page!

God I look to You- Bethel Music Featuring Francesca Battistelli

Slow Down- Danny Gokey

Just Breathe- Jason Diaz

Steady Me- Hollyn

Letting Go- Steffany Gretzinger (There are two versions of this song, and I love them both)!

Be Still- Steffany

Sarah Liberman- Running To You

Be Still- Yolanda Adams

Waymaker- Sinach

Waymaker- Leeland

Yeshua- Meredith Mauldin

Peace- Amanda Lindsey Cook

You’re Gonna Be Okay- Jenn Johnson

Heroes- Amanda Lindsey Cook

At All Times- Steffany Gretzinger

Come To Me- Jenn Johnson

Abba (I Cling To You)- Jenn Johnson Featuring William Matthews

I Can Feel You- Jenn Johnson

A Little Longer- Jenn Johnson

Save Me- Steffany Gretzinger

Spirit Lead Me- Influence Music

Oceans-Hillsong

In Over My Head- Jenn Johnson

I Will Look Up- Elevation Worship