Avoiding Meltdowns

I had a meltdown and went to the Psalms for help. These truths help us when we feel burdened.

The other day I had a meltdown. 

I let everything get to me: some family problems, some health problems, and all the Covid limitations. 

So I grabbed my Bible and opened it to the Psalms where I’ve been journaling, and I read Psalm 55:22: 

“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”  

I had a meltdown and went to the Psalms for help. These truths help us when we feel burdened.
My journal drawing.
I drew a picture in my journal of how big my burdens felt at the moment, and I admit that I was feeling “shaken.” 

Obviously, my focus needed adjustment. 

I looked up some similar verses: 

"Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens." Psalm 68:19

Daily. 

I need to take it one day at a time (Matthew 6:34).

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7

He cares. 

I need to remember how much God loves me (1 John 3:1).  

So, whenever we feel overwhelmed, let’s remember to cast our burdens on the Lord…one day at a time…assured of His incredible love! 

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I had a meltdown and went to the Psalms for help. These truths help us when we feel burdened.


I had a meltdown and went to the Psalms for help. These truths help us when we feel burdened.

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4 comments:

  1. HeidiOctober 21, 2020 at 12:22 PM

    Thank you for being so open with us, I personally find it helpful to know that even very knowledgeable Christians struggle too. I hope you understand what I mean, I don't have your gift of words! Obviously I don't wish anxiety on anyone, but for someone who has struggled with it all my life, it's encouraging to know you are not alone. I look forward to meeting you in our Father's house someday, there won't be covid there, so I can hug you and thank you for the wonderful, encouraging devotions you wrote!

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comOctober 21, 2020 at 12:46 PM

      Dear Heidi,
      Thanks for these encouraging words. Yes, I am "in process" just like all the other Christians I know :)
      I also look forward to that meeting in our Father's house. It will be such a special time!! And I've said a prayer for your anxiety, sister!
      God bless you.

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  2. UnknownOctober 25, 2020 at 12:31 PM

    I would like these daily. Please. Thx.

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comOctober 25, 2020 at 5:44 PM

      Hi Unknown,
      You can sign up for a free subscription at the top of this page by clicking the "Stay Connected" button. God bless! Gail

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