Jesus and His apostles were overwhelmed by the demands made of them. Jesus tried to deal with the problem by going off with His apostles in a boat to a deserted place (Mk 6:32). However, thousands of people met Jesus on the other side of the lake, and Jesus was faced with the humanly impossible task of feeding thousands of people in the desert.
When the demands made on you seem overwhelming and when your attempts to deal with your problems result in greater problems, there is hope because:
Life is hard, and it often becomes harder. However, we can come to Jesus if we "are weary and find life burdensome" (Mt 11:28). He alone will give us rest, for His yoke is easy and His burden light (Mt 11:29-30). Peace is Jesus' farewell gift to us (Jn 14:27). Rest in Jesus.
| PRAYER: | Father, I trust in You in the most difficult times. |
| PROMISE: | "May He carry out in you all that is pleasing to Him. To Christ be glory forever! Amen." –Heb 13:21 |
| PRAISE: | Taking time for frequent Eucharistic adoration keeps Steven from being overwhelmed by the world. |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
· One Bread, One Body
· Daily Bread Radio Program
· Annual Bible Institute
· Discipleship Retreats
· Guadalupe Bible College