My Devoted Warrior King, I know that I should make time to spend with You in a quiet place where I can talk with You and find rest. If the truth be known, I don’t think I’ve ever said that my life was not a struggle. I usually skip right over feeling burdened and go directly into overwhelmed. It seems in each day there are lots of people or things that demand my attention. Everything seems to be coming at me at a fast and furious pace, and the things I must deal with seemingly grow heavier and heavier. It feels like walls are closing in on me. There are many roles I am called to fill in my family, job and friends. You understand the constant demands that pull me from my teacher, mentor and guide. It is Your compassionate heart that compels You to meet the needs of the countless people who come to You. You dealt effectively with the many demands made of You and I want to learn to do the same.
In the same way that You patiently handled all of the demands made upon You, show me how to maintain the balance required to not become overwhelmed. There are many people who depend on me … seeking my help and attention. My days seem to rush by me and I’m left exhausted wondering how I will be able to carry on tomorrow. It is particularly hard for me to become excited about getting all wrapped up in things when they involve someone who has let me down, failed me or betrayed my trust. In order to keep moving and not collapse from my load, I must keep my focus on You and Your plan for my life. Time in prayer and the reading of Your Word has the power to recharge me and refresh me so that I can face my challenges. In Your strength, I know I can carry out my commitments no matter how overwhelming things might get.
Your Word tells me that if I will meet You in the morning and make my requests known to You … You will hear my pleadings and come to my aid. You alone can make a mountain of expectations disappear before my eyes as You work the wonders that only You can do. Meeting You in the morning allows me to get a jump on my problems for the day and energizes me for what I must face. I know that as my love for You grows I will seek You more and my problems will flee. I am learning that as demands push in on me … I am to turn to You for help. In my greatest times of need, I must not forget that You have offered to be my burden bearer. The way to grab hold of that promise is to repent, give thanks for all You do for me and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. And, if I do, I know that You will take away my feeling of being overwhelmed and replace it with Your peace. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.