I use this word so much in my daily life. We have all experienced the feelings of being overwhelmed. Being overwhelmed can be so in a good way or in a bad way. I had never looked up the meaning of the word until this morning but did so and chose Mr. Webster's definition as it is a simple one and I understand simple so much better than not simple. Mr. Webster says:
"overwhelm"-- to affect (someone) very strongly; to cause (someone) to have too many things to deal with; to defeat (someone or something) completely
Now if I were a betting person, I would bet that many of my readers might say, "My name should be listed with that definition." My name should be there to define it as well. Some days I just wonder why I bothered to get up that morning. Many times those days overtake me so many at a time. Overwhelmed.
I can recall feelings of being overwhelmed with feeling of helplessness when watching loved ones suffer with serious diseases.
I can recall feelings of being overwhelmed with this last lengthy kidney stone "event" that seemed to take over my life. (As a side note here, yesterday's ultrasound and urologist's post procedure visit showed all healed. Remaining stones in other kidney are small and maybe will stay that way.)
I can recall times of being overwhelmed when there was paperwork to be done timely and little time for the timely and little energy for me.
I can recall many times when, in my own life, storms came and overwhelmed me so. Storms with turmoils and seemingly no answers.
I can also recall The Husband and I as we stood at the foyer door of the church sanctuary before walking down the aisle for seating at The Girl and The Son-In-Law's wedding and feeling overwhelmed at the goodness of the Lord for HIS provision.
I can especially recall that day several months ago as The Girl and The Son-In-Law shared the news of their being parents. Overwhelmed is only one of the words to describe the joy.
There have many days since the year started that "overwhelmed" has hit me hard--both good and bad. I find that I am forever encouraged that during these times that strength comes from an encouraging "Barnabas" in my life or a word from the Lord in His scriptures.
My sister gave me a devotion book for Christmas. It was the perfect gift for me. I love it! I also have another favorite one that I have read for many years each day by Oswald Chambers, "My Utmost For His Highest"…yes, over and over, and it STILL speaks to me. It's pretty worn and has many colored highlights of words that touched me and it's a true treasure of mine.
April 7, Thursday of last week, my devotion in my Christmas gift devotion book was from Psalm 62. When I read it, it hit me hard. Psalm 62 has ALWAYS been one of my favorite Psalms because it speaks to me so strongly. Every single day since last Thursday, that scripture has been in my heart and daily remembered. My favorite verses of this psalm are verses 2 and 3. They go like this:
"From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy."
I LOVE that! Life dishes out some doozies--I think I've touched on that often in this blog. You may tire of that but it's just the truth. One thing is constant and that is the Savior and His love for us. He is higher and mightier and a strong shelter when the storms come. I've learned that God might send an answer in a way I choose or he might not, but HE does see the big picture and is faithful and I can trust Him because I KNOW HE LOVES ME. You can trust Him too. He promises.
"overwhelm"-- to affect (someone) very strongly; to cause (someone) to have too many things to deal with; to defeat (someone or something) completely
Now if I were a betting person, I would bet that many of my readers might say, "My name should be listed with that definition." My name should be there to define it as well. Some days I just wonder why I bothered to get up that morning. Many times those days overtake me so many at a time. Overwhelmed.
I can recall feelings of being overwhelmed with feeling of helplessness when watching loved ones suffer with serious diseases.
I can recall feelings of being overwhelmed with this last lengthy kidney stone "event" that seemed to take over my life. (As a side note here, yesterday's ultrasound and urologist's post procedure visit showed all healed. Remaining stones in other kidney are small and maybe will stay that way.)
I can recall times of being overwhelmed when there was paperwork to be done timely and little time for the timely and little energy for me.
I can recall many times when, in my own life, storms came and overwhelmed me so. Storms with turmoils and seemingly no answers.
I can also recall The Husband and I as we stood at the foyer door of the church sanctuary before walking down the aisle for seating at The Girl and The Son-In-Law's wedding and feeling overwhelmed at the goodness of the Lord for HIS provision.
I can especially recall that day several months ago as The Girl and The Son-In-Law shared the news of their being parents. Overwhelmed is only one of the words to describe the joy.
There have many days since the year started that "overwhelmed" has hit me hard--both good and bad. I find that I am forever encouraged that during these times that strength comes from an encouraging "Barnabas" in my life or a word from the Lord in His scriptures.
My sister gave me a devotion book for Christmas. It was the perfect gift for me. I love it! I also have another favorite one that I have read for many years each day by Oswald Chambers, "My Utmost For His Highest"…yes, over and over, and it STILL speaks to me. It's pretty worn and has many colored highlights of words that touched me and it's a true treasure of mine.
April 7, Thursday of last week, my devotion in my Christmas gift devotion book was from Psalm 62. When I read it, it hit me hard. Psalm 62 has ALWAYS been one of my favorite Psalms because it speaks to me so strongly. Every single day since last Thursday, that scripture has been in my heart and daily remembered. My favorite verses of this psalm are verses 2 and 3. They go like this:
"From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy."
I LOVE that! Life dishes out some doozies--I think I've touched on that often in this blog. You may tire of that but it's just the truth. One thing is constant and that is the Savior and His love for us. He is higher and mightier and a strong shelter when the storms come. I've learned that God might send an answer in a way I choose or he might not, but HE does see the big picture and is faithful and I can trust Him because I KNOW HE LOVES ME. You can trust Him too. He promises.
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