When Life Feels Like Too Much

Struggles; we all have them!  The road in front of me seems foggy and filled with uncertainty.  Time passes, and still the questions keep twisting in my heart.  Am I headed in the right direction?  Is this where God wants me to be?  Who can I rely on to keep me grounded?  What happens when I fall apart again?  When does this end?

These and what seems like a thousand other questions keep battering my sense of confidence, as each day continues to remind me of what (who) I’ve lost and a sense of aloneness, I never thought possible.  I try to rest but my mind refuses to settle in and I often wake as tired as I went to bed, and yet I know I’ve slept.  

I KNOW I AM NOT ALONE

As a Believer, I know I am not alone, but I am human.  I know that I am deeply loved by God and he has his eyes on everything that has happened --and knows what I don’t: the future!  He’s not surprised with all my questions, confusion or even my doubts, and I’m certainly not the first who's had them.

Biblically, Esther faced decisions which terrified her!  She had to face the king and perhaps death.  Abraham was told to leave a place he’d always lived and journey to places unknown, and even the disciples had questions as they followed Jesus.  This is not new to God!  In these unknowns, God was still working; still in control!

LET GOD LEAD THE NEXT STEP

I am reminded in His Word that I’m not supposed to carry this weariness, my burdens, doubts, and even my fears alone.  His Word tells me specifically, to not fear.  My head hears that, and my mind believes it, just because God said it; yet my heart yearns for answers, and a calm and peace which often seems to be just out of my reach.

Yet, again, I know if I will totally trust my Creator, he will guide me through.  God’s Word is described as a lamp for my path (Ps. 119:105).  It doesn’t say it’s a grand spotlight which will lighten the entire area or even the road, but specifically, my path, and that’s enough for just today.  When I receive it, it can give me what I need to carry on for exactly where I am in this moment, in this hour, even in this day, and use it to move forward.

MOVING ONE STEP FORWARD

Take one single step.  That's what it takes.  Deliberately moving just one step in the right direction, whether it be related to family, finances, health, work, or death of a loved one and now a ‘foggy future’, God will hold, not only me, but anyone who believes, up.  He is with us as we move in faith and obedience to His Word.  

Answers and clarity do come, and often through community. Sometimes we can find them through other Believers, friends, mentors, pastors, or just sitting with His Word and seeking His face.  

God’s not finished with those of us who struggle to get through another day.  Our story is still being written. We just need to be quiet and listen to His still, small voice and cling to an all Powerful, Loving God.

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