“Lord, I am overwhelmed, please come to my help.”
Isaiah 38:14b (NLB)
We overcome being overwhelmed by doing doing the opposite of what the world would tell you.
Luke 1: 26-30
What to do when…
Let go of our need to control the situation.
“Mary asked the angel, “But how can I have a baby? I am a virgin’…the angel replied…’Nothing is impossible with God!’” Luke 1:34 & 37
Mary responded, ‘I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to accept whatever He wants. May everything you have said come true.’” Luke 1: 38
“Trust from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Proverbs 3:5 MSG
“The Lord will work out His plans for my life.” Ps. 138:8 NLT
Let others help you out.
“Mary didn’t waste a minute. She got up and traveled to a town in Judah in the hill country, straight to Zachariah’s house, and greeted Elizabeth.” Luke 1: 38-40 MSG
“You are better off to have a friend that to be all alone…if you fall, your friend can help you up. But if you fall without having a friend nearby, you are really in trouble.” Eccl. 4:9-10 CEV
“Share each other’s trouble and problems, and so obey our Lord’s command.” Gal. 6:2 LB
Let God give you strength.
“You are blessed for believing that the Lord would keep His promise to you.” Luke 1:45
“When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burned; the hard trials that come will not hurt you.” Isaiah 43:2
Where to find strength:
Praising God for His goodness.
“Mary responded, ‘Oh, how I praise the Lord. How I rejoice in God my Savior!” Luke 1:46-47
By thinking about God’s word.
“Mary quietly treasured these things in her heart and thought about them often.” Luke 2:19
But for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. Micah 1:7 NASV
