Read Psalm 61:2
We all know what it feels like to be overwhelmed.
There are moments when life’s storms are so fierce that we feel completely emptied—like a dish wiped clean and turned upside down. Our hearts feel crushed, our strength drained, and we wonder if we can take even one more wave of trouble.
Sometimes, it’s our own inner struggles that overwhelm us—the realization of our weaknesses, failures, or sins. At other times, it’s the pain of disappointment, loss, or heartbreak. One trial follows another, like waves crashing on the shore, and we feel like a broken shell being tossed by the sea.
But praise God—there is a place of refuge.
When our hearts are drowning in sorrow or confusion, we can cry out,
“Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.”
That Rock is Jesus Christ. He stands higher than our fears, our failures, and our storms. He never changes. The winds that shake us cannot move Him. The waves that frighten us break harmlessly at His feet.
When we take shelter in Him, we find peace in the midst of chaos. Yet sometimes, when we’re hurting or confused, even finding that Rock feels hard. Our hearts can’t see clearly. That’s why David prayed, “Lead me.”
We need the Holy Spirit to guide us back to Jesus—to remind us that our hope and safety are in Him alone.
If tonight your heart feels overwhelmed, don’t try to stand on your own. Let God lead you to the Rock that is higher than your pain, higher than your fear, higher than the storm itself.
Prayer
Lord, when my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to You.
Be my Rock, my Refuge, and my Resting Place.
When I cannot find my way, take my hand and guide me safely to Your side.
Remind me that no storm is greater than Your power and no sorrow deeper than Your love.
I trust You to calm my heart and carry me through.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Bp. Paul Solomon Maglaya
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