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Friday, December 9, 2011
OvErWhelmed!
Overwhelmed.....
Do you ever feel overwhelmed?
Lately I feel like I can't really get a break....
-I'm finishing up my Undergrad and dealing with test, papers, etc.
-I'm applying for Master's programs; filling out application, writing essays, contacting people, getting recommendations, etc.
-Looking for a job; going on interviews, job searching
-Paying Bills: car insurance, cell phone, loans, gas, Christmas gifts!, etc.
-Cleaning my room and car (which never seem to stay clean:/)
-Having anxiety over not working out enough
-Dealing with my Father and his health concerns and various issues
I just have felt overwhelmed, like I can't just rest without worry lately. . . Or at least I have been feeling that way, but I am now getting a lot better. I've been praying a lot the past few weeks over all of my overwhelming feelings...... I am so selfish to get so anxious, worried, or feel sorry for myself. There are so many other people out in this world that have it worse than I do.
With my whole list of overwhelming things I need to look at the blessings with each.
For example:
~Overwhelmed with my undergrad coming to an end- HEY! I'm going to have a degree with honors! Praise the Lord that He allowed me to go to college and get an education!
~Overwhelmed with applying for Graduate schools-HEY! Isn't it great that the Lord blessed me with good grades and I can do an advanced standing program that will let me complete grad school in a year! AMEN!
~Overwhelmed with cleaning my room and car- HEY! I have a room to live in and call my own and a car! Why am I complaining!? SELFISHNESS!!!!!! It's my fault their not clean! I need to act with gratitude for the things the Lord has blessed me with and take care of them!
~Overwhelmed with paying bills- HEY! THE LORD ALWAYS PROVIDES!!!!!! Bills will be paid! Isn't it a blessing that I can afford the things Christ has given me? It's a blessing to be able to pay the bills! Thank You Lord!
~Overwhelmed with not working out enough- HEY! MY BODY IS A TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT! (1 Corinth. 6:19-20) Make time! Wake up earlier! Amen, that I am healthy and God has blessed me to live without physical disabilities!
~Overwhelmed with everything with my Dad. This has by far been the most overwhelming thing in my life, ever. But HEY!!!!!! I have a Dad and knew him before he turned into how he is now and how he acts now. My dad was at every soccer game and told me he loved me and still does. Some people never knew there dad or had them say they love them or show them love. HEY! My Dad is still alive and there is always an opportunity to share the Gospel with him! Plus I've been overwhelmed in a good way with support from church family and friends helping to pray and visit my dad! God's just showing me how many people really care and are there to support me and my family! :)
God I'm sorry for being so ungrateful and selfish at times. With all the overwhelming things in life, I know You are in control and are teaching me through everything and will give a peace to transcend ALL understanding (Phil 4:6-8).
I challenge you all that when you're overwhelmed know that someone always has it worse and that GOD IS IN CONTROL! HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE (Hebrews 13:5)”And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)! Amen!
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