How to Rid Yourself of Overwhelming Feelings Using these 11 Scriptures.
Whether you are a stay at home mother or you work, the truth is, we all experience overwhelming feelings! In this post you will learn how to rid yourself of these unwanted feelings by speaking scripture over yourself, out loud even, so that the peace of God will overwhelm you instead.
Overwhelming Feelings Must Flee!
You know when you’re trying to accomplish something, whether it’s cleaning, or organizing a space in your home, or getting ready for an event that you are hosting and the stress starts to bubble up?
Thoughts that if you don’t get this done right, or done in time, that your world is going to fall apart. Like, lets be real, some of the things we get stressed and overwhelmed with are so little in comparison to what is actually going on in the world. No one cares if the birthday party decor isn’t set up in time or if chores aren’t done by lunch…ok. lol
There are so many other scenarios that cause us to get overwhelmed and stressed out, like unexpected sickness or financial troubles, but these scriptures, spoken out loud or used in prayer, will help you to overcome that nasty feeling of overwhelm.
Related Post: 10 Great Ways to Cope with Stress Biblically as a Mother.
11 Scriptures to Help Overcome Overwhelm
When you feel the stress come on, and a sense of overwhelm right behind it I want you to pause and praise God. Thank Him for all that He has done!
The Bible says to be anxious for NOTHING!
So let us be anxious for nothing and praise Him because He is worthy!
Then, I want you to read these scriptures below to yourself, out loud and use them in prayer to stop overwhelm in its tracks and to receive true peace.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
1 Peter 5:7 NLT
““So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
Matthew 6:34 NLT
“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.””
Joshua 1:9 NLT
““I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
John 14:27 NLT
“Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.”
Proverbs 12:25 NLT
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
Philippians 4:8 NLT
“Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.”
Psalms 55:22 NLT
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”
Psalms 139:23-24 NLT
“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 NLT
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5 NLT
Don’t Let Overwhelm Overtake You.
Fear and a lack of faith can be the root of overwhelm. You must be reminded when you get to this point, to trust in the Lord.
A great way to be reminded, other than opening up your Bible, is to print off these verses or simply write them down and tape them up all over your home.
Place one in your kitchen, your bedroom, bathroom mirror etc. Show your children what you’re doing! Mamas, overwhelm doesn’t and should not be a secret.
Let them know where your source of peace comes from!
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