Have you ever felt the need to push a pause button on your life? Yeah, me too! I know that often the rush of life can be my own fault for planning too many things in a row without some downtime, but sometimes, life just comes at us full force and we cannot get away.
Some days it seems like this full life hits us in the face like a firehose. How can we be expected to handle all the things that want our attention? Where do we find the strength to keep to going when times are really, REALLY hard?
The answer I have found is to pause, right where you are, and pray. Whether that is while going up the elevator at the hospital to visit a sick friend or waiting in line at the store, do it.
Pause, it need not be long, and breathe deeply, then exhale a prayer. God hears, He sees, He knows. He is waiting for us to come to Him. He already knows your needs, and He knows when you need comforted. Breathe in being thankful for God's gift of life, and breathe out your prayer.
Here are some short prayers to consider if you're feeling stuck:
Jesus, help me!
God, I need your wisdom.
Please grant me peace in this chaotic situation.
Show me the best thing to focus on right now.
Daddy, I need some comfort.
Holy Spirit, walk before me into this room.
Father God, I want to be your vessel, show me how to help.
Find just a few seconds to pause, reconnect with God through prayer, and then move forward knowing that He will be the one whispering in your ear...
"This is the way; walk in it."
(Isaiah 30:21)
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