"Overwhelmed" 

Psalm 61:2  "When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I."

Sometimes verses are so specific to your situation, and that, in and of itself is overwhelming in a good way. Not all feelings of being overwhelmed are necessarily frightening or bad. For example, lately, l have been being overwhelmed by compassion for people l do not know. A few times even moved to tears feeling extreme empathy or sympathy just watching someone struggle or cope. Also for whatever reason l have been being very overwhelmed by sentimentality or a flood of precious memories. Those feelings, while quite emotional, actually feel good. Always reassuring that your heart is working. On the other hand, l can also feel overwhelmed by inadequacy to be able to help or to find a solution. I also have felt overwhelmed by my own culpability or propensity for depravity.

Good or bad, whenever l feel overwhelmed l need rescue, because l can only go so far. It is like almost drowning. I need a Rock and  His Name is Jesus. In every overwhelmed situation Jesus is the answer. He lifts me up, He wipes my tears, He lightens my load, He gives me hope, He strengthens me, He heals me, He forgives me. He is the answer, whatever my question is. I just need to reach for Him, Call on Him, Trust Him. He is my Rock and He is the only answer. When l am overwhelmed in too many ways, He knows how to help me. This helped me today, how about you? So, next time we know, right? Never hurts to be reminded of His truth.

Encouraged,
Pastor Fred