Overcoming the Overwhelming

After a great "mountaintop" Sunday, I spent the remainder of the week feeling overwhelmed. I had too many projects at work because of being short-staffed; the house was a mess; I couldn't keep up with my Bible study; my son was hurt, eliciting a visit to the doctor; I had to go out of town overnight for a workshop; I didn't get my volunteer work done; I didn't exercise enough; my side business didn't get any attention; and I didn't cook a single meal (except for the scrambled eggs one night, or the cereal if you count that as cooking).

I don't know what you do when you feel overwhelmed, but I tend to shut down and get even less done. I decided to get up Saturday and attempt to finish...something. That turned out to be a good thing. In general, my house is now clean and that gives me the desire to do a little more. I ordered a few groceries online and picked them up right after I donated some excess stuff to the local thrift store. My son was feeling better, so we played ping pong for a while. The day was different that the week leading up to it, which gave me hope.

John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. 

Now I want to be of good cheer this week and focus on overcoming the things that tripped me up last week.