In 2017, it isn’t hard to become overwhelmed with the things women can and cannot do. Your brain is filled with the "right" ways to dress, fit in, and act to be successful in a fallen world. However, to those of you who do not believe we live in a fallen world, I challenge you to simply think of the pain and suffering that is inevitable in society today.

There will always be those days that just feel like everything is crashing down right on you. Like when you just can’t do things right and you haven’t gotten enough sleep in weeks when you can’t seem to mend that broken relationship or forgive that one person, or when you just don’t have enough hours in the day and your to-do list is insanely long. Unfortunately, there are few people who can drop these seemingly important tasks that life throws at them for the peace and quiet found in Jesus Christ.

So, what are you supposed to do when life throws a curve ball and you don’t know what to do?

You Pray

Wow, simple, right?

In Matthew 11:28, Jesus says, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

Lord I am tired. I am trying to do much more than I alone am capable of, I need rest!

“Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your soul. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:29-30

God, you have promised that if I come to you, you will show me how to rest through you and your peace. Allow me to find you in the chaos that my life has become.

“For I am the Lord your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear; I will (always) help you” Isaiah 41:13

No matter the pain and suffering, no matter the overwhelmingness in life, God will always be there to guide you. You just have to listen for him.