Christ Lives in You

Day: September 13, 2021

  • What does the Bible say about feeling overwhelmed?

    Feeling overwhelmed? Let’s call upon the Word of God to help. Here’s what the Bible says about feeling overwhelmed. We’ve included five verses from the New Testament and 4 from the Old Testament.

    A woman holds the King James Version of the Bible close to her heart, to the left, the question: What does the Bible say about feeling overwhelmed?

    5 New Testament Verses About Feeling Overwhelmed

    The following verses are from the KJV. This is what the New Testament says about feeling overwhelmed:

    • 2 Timothy 1:7 – For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
    • Philippians 4:6 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
    • 2 Corinthians 1:9-11– But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
    • Matthew 26:39 – He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”
    • Romans 8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

    4 Old Testament Verses About Feeling Overwhelmed

    What does the Old Testament say about feeling overwhelmed? Here are 10 verses from the KJV:

    • Psalm 118:5 – I called on the LORD in distress; The LORD answered me and set me in a broad place.
    • Isaiah 40:31 – But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
    • Isaiah 43:1-2 – But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
    • Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

    Now you know what the Bible says about feeling overwhelmed.

    Is there a verse we missed? Let us know!

  • How do I deal with feeling overwhelmed?

    Question:

    “I always seem to lose my cool when someone triggers me! Often I raise my voice or take a defensive posture. Occasionally I’ll cry (usually afterward in the bathroom). I’m so tired of feeling overwhelmed! I can’t focus, I can’t get anything done. Can meditating help?

    The question: How do I deal with feeling overwhelmed? set on a blue background with the Christ Lives in You logo.

    Answer

    Feeling overwhelmed can be a symptom of stress, trauma, or even relationship issues.

    In many situations, people ‘trigger’ us because they are demonstrating the same energy, patterns, speech, or actions of someone who has hurt us in the past. Consequently, many of us react subconsciously to this and don’t recognize the root cause of the trigger. Then we go through our day, thinking it’s one thing when it’s really something very different and we wonder why we can’t focus or get anything done…it’s a terrible cycle!

    Yes, prayer and meditation can be very helpful for any person who is capable of some degree of self-regulation. I say that because meditation for this purpose, when done correctly, can help to reveal some of the deeper truths hidden from our conscious mind as you explore your interior world.  This is not easy to face and can cause emotional disruption. This can be a very real and frightening experience for some, and most people will avoid this kind of deep work in meditation.

    However, I can tell you from experience, this is the kind of work everyone should be doing in meditation if they have the courage. It takes true courage to look at the ugliest parts of ourselves, and recognize their true beauty. It takes true courage to take the broken pieces of ourselves and see them made whole in Christ.

    If sitting to meditate brings up too much heavy stuff for you, then don’t do it. Instead, seek some help.

    For some who are suffering, having a guide through the process can be beneficial.  This could take the form of CBT, craniosacral therapy, or somatic experiencing. The important thing to do is to find someone you can work with and feel safe with to explore and express some of the deeper emotions that create these experiences in our day-to-day life.

    Whatever you choose, don’t choose to do nothing. Don’t continue to live from the world of your subconscious, making decisions that even you aren’t aware of why you’re making them. Learn to master your mind through meditation, or get someone to help you through life’s challenging events, emotions, and trauma, so that afterward, you can feel comfortable sitting with yourself and enter into a deeper relationship with God.

    In His Love

    Ralph Miller

    Additional Resources on Feeling Overwhelmed

  • Abide in my Love – John 15:9

    Abide in my Love – John 15:9

    As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love
    John 15:9 (KJV)