Do you ever feel like you have too much going on? Do you feel overwhelmed and not sure how much more you can take? Sometimes it is easy to let stresses take over. If any of that sounds familiar, consider this.
STEP ONE: Press pause for just 10 seconds. When Peter was overwhelmed, he prayed the shortest prayer in the Bible, “Lord, save me!” (Matt. 14:30). Throughout your day, press pause and just say, “Lord, please help me!” STEP TWO: Press pause for just 10 more seconds. When Paul was overwhelmed with suffering, in every one of the prison epistles, he said, “I thank my God” (Eph. 1:16; Phil. 1:3; Col. 1:3; Phile. 4). Find little things throughout your days to pause and tell God a simple, “Thank You for that!” STEP THREE: Press pause for a final 10 seconds. When Jesus was overwhelmed with pain and anguish, He took time to see those around Him and do something for them (Luke 23:34, 43; John 19:26). Take 10 seconds to send a short text of encouragement to someone who needs it.
Feeling overwhelmed? 10-second pauses can make a big difference!