Heidi, at times we become overwhelm with situation, but God wants us to take authority & not to be overcome by it, by that spirit of overwhelmness. Jesus wants us to look at the situation the way He looks at it, not through over fleshly eyes, for remember we are fighting a spiritual battle, which calls for spiritual weapons. My dear we are in a spiritual war. Therefore, we must have a spiritual mentality. That spiritual mentalilty is through the eyes of God, through the eyes of Jesus, not at the way we look at things.
Now this is what Jesus wants you to do. John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto U that in ME (JESUS) U might have peace. In this world U shall have triulation: but be of GOOD CHEER, I have overcome the world. U, we all are going through things, through tribulation. 1st John 4:4 You are of God, little children & have overcome them: because greater is he that is in U than he that is in the world. U have to use the word of God in all situation, believing, & trusting in Jesus & not the situation. Instead of being overwhelm, be an overcomer. Only follow Jesus for He is the author of our faith. Outside of that we fail & give satan power over us. Please follow exactly what Jesus says to do.
You decrease, He increase. The only way to follow Jesus is to deny self & follow him. Paul says to live is Christ to live in him. Self has to be abandon so that Christ will have full reign in our lives. Most of Christ, less of me, even I desire that too.
Father, in the name of Jesus, we know that all things work together to them that love U & are call accordingly to your purpose. And in every situation, U also have a purpose in it, for it is not just for us, for U are included. Therefore, our desire is to see, acknowledge, & carry out your purpose not just for ourselves, but for you & others in Christ Jesus. Thank you for being merciful, patience, & understanding with us.