Heaviness

I am in a place right now where I find myself often teetering on the fence between “fine” and “overwhelmed”. All too often, I’m struggling to overcome the heaviness life can bring. I suppose that isn’t too surprising with my 6 sons and their antics (especially those of a certain set of 3 year old twins) that constantly keep me on the edge of my seat.

But, I can guarantee you that there are days of heaviness in the lives of every woman I know. Doesn’t matter how perfect their life looks. Even the woman down the street with the perfect house, perfect lawn, perfect cars and perfect kids occasionally has days filled with heaviness.

Heaviness can come from an illness, a mood, a situation or concern in life and so many other things. But regardless of where it comes from, the challenge is getting rid of it!

To console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. (Isaiah 61:3 NKJV – bold mine)

Praise Him! On those days that seem overwhelming and heavy, go before the Lord in praise!

I know this may be a difficult concept, and even more difficult in practice, but next time you’re having one of those days, consider giving it a try and see what happens.

2 Responses to Heaviness
  1. Angela
    February 11, 2009 | 10:16 am

    This is a wonderful reminder…we are to be joyful and praise at all times…not only is it obedient to do so, but it helps us so much. Isn’t wonderful how that the things God calls us to do really give us more freedom?

  2. pttyann
    February 11, 2009 | 6:19 pm

    Hi Shera
    You are so right we do have those days of heaviness and discouragement and yesterday was one for me whew! And as you also said Praising God is good for it takes your mind off yourself and whatever is going on and puts it back on God and his goodness and faithfulness.Thanks for sharing enjoyed the read. Numbers 6:14~26