June 15                                                                          The Power of God’s Word
We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. –2 Corinthians 1:8-9 (NLT)
WHEN CRUSHED AND OVERWHELMED
A poem and essay by ILMA
When times are tough and you are crushed
You must rely on God and trust
Even though you feel you can’t endure
You will overcome this trial and mature.
When you are ignored, ridiculed and belittled
Don’t lose hope and be defeated
Stop relying on yourself and turn to God
He has the answers and he will provide.
There are times when I feel so crushed and overwhelmed. It usually is a sign that there is some unmet need or that my expectations are not met. Do you think God expects you to do something for him or be someone that you are not? Many people live without uncovering the lies that was passed on to them by generations of traditions and rituals.
The bible tells us to rely on the Lord, when we are crushed and overwhelmed. God is a god who can raise the dead. In other words, no matter how bad the situation is or how seemingly hopeless it is, God has an answer.
PRAYER
Lord, give me strength to carry on.
REFLECTION
Why is “trusting” God the only solution to overwhelming situations?