Overwhelmed. Have you been there?
Did you know the Bible uses the same word for overwhelmed as for drowning?
What are you drowning in today?
Got too many things to do? Wishing you could clone yourself to get it all done?
Maybe your list is just fine, but grief, discouragement, conflict, fear, or just plain not knowing what to do have grabbed you by the ankles and threatened to yank you to the ocean floor.
You have too much to lose if you just give up, so what other options do you have?
Cry for help!
You were never meant to go it alone. Enlist the help of dependable people to divide the list, share the heartache, offer advice, or just stand with you. Friendship is God's lifesaver against drowning in discouragement. Grab it! Call a friend. See a counselor. Reach out till you find someone.
Of course you need to call on The Lord for help. If He doesn't pull you out of the water, He'll jump in with you! Trade yokes and swap burdens with Him. His are easier and lighter, and He tends to throw in a bonus of peace in the exchange. He loves you so much, Dear Friend.
Don't assume you are crying out to Him just because you're crying. Direct your prayers to Him intentionally. Don't stop till He sends comfort.
It's possible to drown in your own head. You need to get to higher ground where a different perspective can fill you with life-giving encouragement. If you are overwhelmed, you don't have to stay that way. Cry for help and listen for it. Help is on the way. God is faithful to dispatch a friend or He'll come Himself by His Spirit.
Talk About It: Don't drown in discouragement, tell us how we can pray for you.
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