Overcoming the overwhelming life by trusting God in my Daily Life

Life is a wild ride, isn’t it? I am planning often currently, which isn’t exactly my comfort zone. But somehow, I keep doing it well enough that people think I’m natural. Maybe I’ve just gotten good at faking it. Still, I love coming through for others, even if planning isn’t my natural strength.

I get caught up in the details—the little things that tie everything together—while juggling the daily grind. Here’s my confession: my toxic trait? I exist in a permanent state of overwhelm. My mind is like a car’s dashboard odometer, constantly tipping into the red zone! (I use the phrase for my husband’s sake!)

I manage it well, much like maintaining a car. I exercise, take my supplements, and carve out time for self-care and worship. That might look like reading, sleeping, or writing. It could also mean binge-watching reality TV. Sometimes, I clean and organize to quiet my mind and keep my space as zen as possible. I know balance is important, whether with family and friends or soaking up some alone time. I need a mix of rest, peace, and some flippin’ quiet, along with social time. That sweet spot between being inside and outside my home.

I know I’m getting off track here, but do you ever feel like maybe you’re targeted more because you’re different? Unique, perhaps even powerful in a way that’s hard to explain? I know how that sounds—I don’t mean it in a way that places me above anyone else. It’s just that I genuinely believe I experience spiritual attacks because I operate on a different level. I see things others overlook or choose not to see, which makes me a bit of a target.

Alright, back on track—I’m doing my best to pour extra love and care into my family and friends. I am juggling all the planning I have going on. Lately, it feels like I’m operating on a different, almost psychic plane. It’s the strangest feeling. I have these knowing moments, and though I don’t often share them, I believe they come from above. Even my dreams feel like messages, guiding me through things and helping me plan as I go. It’s been a way to find peace in the middle of all this chaos.

Strange. I know, but stay with me here. When you trust God to guide your life, all the weak spots in your life start to shine through. Those “weak” areas strengthen. I am not the best planner or leader. I am easily overwhelmed and used up in my home, but God restores me. He has reminded me how important rest is, and trusting the gift He blessed He gave me is vital.

It’s reminded me that I am stronger in my weaknesses, doing the things I “feel” weak in. Time and again, I realize that the more complicated I become, the more complex my world gets. It’s a calling to my soul to slow down and return to the simple things—the God-things. These simple reminders from Jesus keep me on a path to a healthy mind, soul, and body. They protect me from strain and fading into the confusion and messy world. Love, peace, joy, self-control, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness—these are the core things that keep me grounded. Praying and focusing on these truths. 🩵

As I plan, organize, and handle the needs of those around me, I can rest assured that I’ll be taken care of, too. Sometimes, I’ll need a good cry, a stronger voice, a long nap, or a full reset. But no matter what, I know I’ll make it through the storm. All storms eventually pass.

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