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Overwhelmed

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It is so easy to become stressed and overwhelmed by all that goes on in our everyday lives.  This is not a new concept to people living on earth.  It goes back to the beginning of time.  When you read some of the individual accounts of life and times in the book of Genesis and the book of Exodus you will read about men and women who were constantly stressed out and full of anxiety.  Nobody gets the easy life…even the people you see on Facebook or other social media sites.  We are only seeing the good parts for public distribution, sometimes we do see some of the bad of someone’s life but it is limited.  Remember this, every person is fighting a battle in life, most of the time it is a battle we know nothing about, yet they are living it everyday.

When Moses had reached a point of frustration between God and His people, that he led out of Egypt, he tells God his true feelings.  He expresses his desire to understand…he was expressing his battle to God…and God replied with a statement we need to remember everyday as we fight our battles.

“If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you.  Remember that this nation is your people.  The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest’.”

Exodus 33:13-14

(This photo was taken in October of 2014 at Kaanapali Beach on the island of Maui)

Our Strength From His Love

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“I love you, O Lord, my strength.  The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.  He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.  I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.”

Psalm 18:1-3

(This photo was taken in October of 2014 on the island of Maui)

Perspective

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Paul writes in his letter to the Philippians…

“I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me.  Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.  I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.  I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

Philippians 4:10-13

 (These photos were taken in December of 2013 in northwestern Wisconsin)

 

He Gives Us Strength

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“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.  I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

Philippians 4:12-13

(This photo was taken in October of 2014 on the north shore of Maui)

Our Strength Is In Him

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“Do you not know?  Have you not heard?  The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.  He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.  He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.  Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Isaiah 40:28-31