[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] "Overwhelmed, Stressed Out & Sick of It"- Brenda Walsh Ministries Daily Devotion

Sat Jul 17 23:49:55 UTC 2021

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Overwhelmed, Stressed Out & Sick of It
Nobody has it easy in this life because we live in a world of sin. It doesn’t matter how wealthy you are, what privileges you were born with, or what status you’ve achieved, there will always be some sort of trial, heartache, or challenge to overcome–that you can be sure of. All can be running smoothly one moment and the next your wonderful world falls apart with just one devastating phone call revealing the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, an eviction notice, or any other catastrophic event. In an instant everything changes. It’s not a matter of “if” trials will come but rather “when” they will come. Sooner or later, life has a way of kicking you in the gut. How you respond to these challenges and struggles says a lot about you and your walk with the Lord. Do you have a close relationship with God and is your trust in Him strong enough to sustain you during the hard times? Or have you allowed your spiritual life to grow cold and your faith weak? Whether you are experiencing hardships, calamity, disasters, or outright failure–Jesus is your answer and He is your ONLY answer! The Bible tells us in Isaiah 30:20, “Though the Lord may give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself any more, but your eyes shall see your Teacher.” It doesn’t matter what cyclone has struck your life, there is hope through every storm because God is with you and has promised in Deuteronomy 31:6, “Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.” There is no reason to panic or lose sleep–God’s got you! Don’t wait until you are at the end of your rope–overwhelmed, stressed out and sick of it to decide it’s time to get on your knees. And you don’t have to wait for some cataclysmic event to pray. Give your burdens to Jesus today . . . the big ones and the littles ones! Tell Him all your problems, cares and concerns. If it matters to you–it matters to Jesus! Don’t wait a moment longer for the peace and comfort that God wants to give you. In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Text: Psalm 68:19-20, Psalm 18:6, John 16:33, Philippians 4:6-7

Bible Texts:
Psalm 68:19-20 NKJV - Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah Our God is the God of salvation; And to GOD the Lord belong escapes from death. 

Psalm 18:6 NKJV - In my distress I called upon the LORD, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry came before Him, even to His ears. 

John 16:33 NKJV - "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." 

Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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