How to Change Your Mindset in an Overwhelmed Season

It all came rushing back, appointments, rehearsals, meetings and lots of change. I was overwhelmed. Honestly, I did not handle it well.

I snapped at those closest to me.

I yelled in a situation that needed a hug.

I chose mean, rude words instead of honest, clear words.

And by honest rude words, I dropped the F Bomb to my child. (I hope you feel better about yourself today)

But that's what busy overwhelmed lives do to us. We pile it all on, a yes here, a yes there, then more and more. We find ourselves rushing from one appointment to another, never really checking in with ourselves to see how we are feeling. Then our restless, weary souls spew on those closest to us. 

I know right now you may be weary. We have been walking unknown territory for the last six plus months. Now, we find ourselves walking it all again with back to school and this fall season.

As I was processing all this with the Lord, I felt He needed us to know that we are in a season of transition. You may be saying yes that is where we have all been for the last 4000 days. While that is true, it is a transition again. But in this tranistion, God was asking me to change my perspective.

God was asking me to change my perspective in this new season. 

What if this new season is an opportunity to grow closer to Him? 

What if the overwhelm we feel is an opportunity for God to prioritize our lives? 

What if the uncertainty of everything is to grow our faith? 

What if we believed God was with us through it all, really with us, guiding us, leading us? 

How would we approach this season differently?

Instead of defeat and weariness, maybe we were open and honest with ourselves and our families. Instead of fear at all times, maybe we would pray more. Instead of anxious thoughts all hours of the day, maybe we would be on the lookout for God to show up in our lives.

Embrace this new season with me. Embrace all its challenges, opportunities and fun. Embrace what God has for us this season. Let’s be open to what God wants to do through us this season.