Overwhelmed

Often we find ourselves in situations where we are overwhelmed as families. We book too many events in one day. The baby decides to be clingy on the day before your in-laws are arriving for an inspection--I mean visit. The babysitter cancels last-minute for a long-awaited night out. The doctor can't tell us what is wrong with us. The car breaks down...again!!! The electric bill was double what you expected. The kids need new school clothes and school supplies. Everyone is hungry and you have not even started dinner. The boss tells you that you no longer have a job. You get the picture. There are many overwhelming situations in our everyday lives.

I recently experienced a great sense of being overwhelmed, yet in a way I had not expected. I found myself totally overwhelmed with the nearness of God. It brought me to tears. Such a rare occurence, I am sad to say. But this day, I had to just stop and cry and try to find a way to dwell in the moment. The nearness of God is overwhelming. Moses witnessed this many times in his life: the burning bush, on Mt. Sinai. I have always wanted more of those moments in my life. This week I was granted one. I pray you will be as well.

God created the world "so we could seek after God, and not just grope around in the dark but actually find Him. He doesn't play hide-and-seek with us. He's not remote; he's near. We live and move in him, can't get away from him. We're God created." Acts 17:27-28 (emphasis added)

I pray that you will be overwhelmed by God's nearness this week.

--Ms. Teri