When was the last time you felt overwhelmed?

Between kids’ activities, church callings, work, and millions of other things on my to-do list, I honestly feel overwhelmed pretty often.

My mind usually starts to freak out a bit.

How am I ever supposed to get anything done?!

It’s impossible. This is all too much.

No solution in sight.

David gave a beautiful, heartfelt cry in Psalm 61 that surprised me because he was also talking about his overwhelmed heart:

“When my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” (Psalm 61:2)

I love that.

When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher that I.

Who is that rock who is higher than we are?

My Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jesus is the person I can turn to when my mind is racing and I don’t think there’s a way to get it all done.

He makes my priority list more clear.

He sends promptings to help me eliminate some items on that list.

He helps me feel pleased with what I have been able to do instead of overwhelmed with what I haven’t.

He helps me accomplish what is essential.

Jesus is that sure rock.

He is higher than I am in perspective, in wisdom, in clarity, in light, and in love.

And so I join my prayer with David’s.

When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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6 Responses

  1. I opened this up this morning with a very troubled heart and Calli this was just what I needed to see!! Thank you for your help and effort in all that you do!

  2. I am feeling so overwhelmed; health issues; I needed this, THANK YOU,
    Love all your little lessons!
    May God bless you with all you need!

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