A Kiss from Rose | Finding Strength in Overwhelm

There comes a time in life when the weight of everything feels unbearable. The pressures of work, family, relationships, and personal struggles can push you to your breaking point. You may feel like you’re drowning in stress, lost in uncertainty, or exhausted from carrying burdens that seem too heavy to bear. But here’s the truth: Your breaking point is not your ending—it’s a turning point.

When life overwhelms you, remember that God never intended you to carry it all alone. He sees your struggles, He knows your pain, and He is with you even when you feel like you’re falling apart.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

This is God’s invitation to release your worries and trust in His strength. You are not meant to rely on your own power—His grace is sufficient.

Think about Elijah, the prophet who performed miracles and boldly stood for God. Yet, after a great victory over the prophets of Baal, he found himself running for his life, exhausted and full of despair. He sat under a tree and prayed for God to take his life (1 Kings 19:4). He had reached his breaking point. But God didn’t leave him there. Instead, He provided food, rest, and a gentle whisper reminding Elijah that He was still with him.

Your situation may seem impossible, but God is still in control. When you feel like you’re at your limit, lean into His promises:

• He will give you peace. – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3)

• He will strengthen you. – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” (Isaiah 40:31)

• He will fight for you. – “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14)

Your breaking point is not the end—it’s the moment where God steps in. Lay your burdens before Him. Let Him renew your mind, heal your heart, and restore your strength. You are not alone, and you are not defeated. You are victorious through Christ.

Keep going. Keep trusting. Your breakthrough is coming.

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“ There are many people fighting battles you can't see. Let's take a moment to pray for them.

Father, as we lift Your name on high today, we all ask You to step in the midst of the overwhelmed. Keep, protect, and regulate their mind. Bring favor and a good outcome to what consumes their mind. Bring peace that surpasses all understanding. Send Your angles of comfort. Cover them in Your powerful blood. Release and destroy the bondage that's weighing them down. In Jesus’ name. Amen.” - Alston Shropshire