There are times when circumstances overwhelm us. Our life
is riddled with disease, broken relationships and material losses. Negative
emotions fill the void left behind by these severe issues. They cause us to
withdraw, to lose hope and to feel weary and uninspired. We cannot seem to lift
our head up off the pillow.
There are thousands of people in your sphere of influence,
who all feel the same way that you do. They are looking for someone like you
who will understand the place that they are in and to reach out to them and
pray for them.
You can take tiny steps at first. Go to your small group and share your experience. You may find others there who can relate to your experiences. As you feel better, you can learn a new hobby. You will meet new people in the classes you take, which are potential new friends.
Some of them will encourage you, and you will encourage others. You can join the YMCA or a fitness club and lose weight. That will enhance your self-image and physical well-being. Volunteer at your church by serving in a ministry or helping in the office or the nursery.
You can take tiny steps at first. Go to your small group and share your experience. You may find others there who can relate to your experiences. As you feel better, you can learn a new hobby. You will meet new people in the classes you take, which are potential new friends.
Some of them will encourage you, and you will encourage others. You can join the YMCA or a fitness club and lose weight. That will enhance your self-image and physical well-being. Volunteer at your church by serving in a ministry or helping in the office or the nursery.
Play a game on the computer to improve your mental
concentration and to bring some joy into your life. Get interested in your
neighbors and lighten their load in some way. Giving your time and attention to
others will also ease your burden and give you less time for Satan to drench
you with self-pity. Follow your passion and get involved, so you can put down
your heavy burdened, and feel less lonely.
Prayer:
Father God, help us to turn to You in our time of need. You
provide these trials to draw us closer to You. Remind us that being busy is
helpful, but spending time with You is even more appealing. We grow in our
intimacy and love for You and we receive direction from Your Spirit. Remind us
to allow You to use us to lighten the burden from someone else's shoulders
(Galatians 6:2).
Thought for the Day:
As we help others to deal with their issues, we will help
our self at the same time.
