Comments on: When The Journey Is Too Much (Your Story Part 1)

By: Bonnie Holmes

Bonnie Holmes — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:27:04 +0000

I too identify with Elijah. I am at that point right now; wrestling with life. After months of “illness” and depression, God finally gave me a glimpse of the big picture. He got my attention but for some reason, the depression has returned, deeper than ever before. Unfortunately my release is not positive. I hurt myself and get into suicidal ruts, but then a friend will call or someone, like you, will post a devotional which I know without a doubt is God speaking to me, reminding me that He always has me in His hands. Thank you for this post. It did speak to me. Pray that I will be able to pull out of this rut soon.

By: Fr. Michael

Fr. Michael — Sat, 15 May 2010 18:53:04 +0000

“What do I do when the journey is too much?” Sounds simple, but I enter into prayer. Relational, heart to heart prayer, with Our Lord. I examen my day, my week, my life, in His presence and let the Holy Spirit illuminate for me where the Lord is revealing His love in my life and how I have responded or failed to respond. I find gratitude is important as well. I let the Spirit reveal to me all the things that I should be grateful for. At the end of my prayer, I repent for failing to respond to His grace, but then I renew my promise to follow Him in love. It takes 15 to 20 minutes, but it is very renewing and helps to refocus me.

Thanks Bonnie!
.-= Fr. Michael´s last blog ..She Preached Without Words =-.

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By: Sheri

Sheri — Sat, 15 May 2010 17:01:11 +0000

This is exactly where I'm at; frantic, scared, panicked, backed into a corner and trying to claw my way out. I desperately need rest and nourishment; thank you for the reminder. .-= Sheri´s last blog ..End of the week ramblings =-.

By: Julie Benner

Julie Benner — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:54:35 +0000

When my journey is too much, I tend to want to give up or escape. Either retreat into a shell or take some kind of action– not always the best kind, either. It would not have occurred to me to rest in that state. So thanks for this post. I am not currently in that place of too much, but I’m sure I will plunge into it again sometime. When I do, I can remember to relax and eat some warm bread (I love that image), to take care of myself, and rest rather than get frantic or depressed.
.-= Julie Benner´s last blog ..Look For The Gold (As A Man Thinketh…) =-.

By: Mari Larkin

Mari Larkin — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:02:22 +0000

You are so talking about my life right now. Boy did I need to read this post today. Thank you for sharing this. I am so stressed, depressed and like Elijah have asked God many times to end it and just take me home. One thing after another, one let down after another, hopelessness. But…God is faithful and thankfully doesn’t condemn me when I get this way. I am trying to rest today, eat of Him, enjoy the relationships of family…and just keep on going. Waiting on Him to bring about a turn in our lives, a change of events to bring His blessing so we can rejoice.
Pray for me Bonnie…I know you know how I feel today.
Thanks so much.
xoxo
.-= Mari Larkin´s last blog ..Starting Today =-.

By: Carol

Carol — Sat, 15 May 2010 14:16:36 +0000

Looking forward to reading the series. Once again, your post is timely. I for one get so wrapped up in the stress of today that I fail to see how God can use it for my good and His glory, just as He has so many times before. Resting is hard, especially for someone like me – a classic A type personality. Thank you.

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 15 May 2010 13:04:36 +0000

“Have you done just that– collapsed under the weight of expectations?”

Yes. I so identify with Elijah. I have uttered those words and unfortunately have tried to take my life, a long time ago now. I saw no way out and collapsed, overwhelmed with life and emotions and pain. Depressed so much by my pain that there was no way out.

“What do you do when the journey is too much?”

I have learned to rest and eat and share with God and other people. Sharing my heart when it is in pain helps. Elijah did this when he told God “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life.” ~1 Kings 19:4 Sharing allows God to help heal us. Sharing with people allows us to have others help carry our burdens.

Thank you so much for this inpspirational post. Thank you for sharing your heart and journey with us. Your encouragement is so much needed right now.
.-= Katie´s last blog ..Stories =-.

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 15 May 2010 11:56:59 +0000

This is a beautiful posting. Thank you, Bonnie. That’s exactly what God called me to do when I’d gotten to the end of my rope–come and rest and walk with me. So that is what I do when life gets just to heavy–I rest and meditate and spend time filling up with His love and healing. He can turn the heaviest, hurtful days into calm and serene. But like you said, you need to rest and take in nourishment slowing the pace so you can see what the next step is. I really appreciate your perspective. It meshes with my experience exactly–not the same story–but the same remedy. I know God will continue to bless you as you bless us.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Sat, 15 May 2010 10:32:22 +0000

This is exactly what I am going through right now. I didn't realize that being still and waiting were so hard. I am glad that I am not alone in this sort of thing. .-= Kristine´s last blog ..Happy Friday! =-.