From Overwhelmed to Empowered

• By candidasullivan
• August 14, 2025
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When we find ourselves in unfamiliar territory, we usually tell God that we can’t do it. In our mind, we are never smart enough, strong enough, brave enough, etc. This type of thinking often leads to feeling overwhelmed, and we accept defeat before even putting forth an effort.

Since we don’t always have experience in a particular situation, we automatically believe that we can’t do it. We don’t realize that God will give us what we need, when we need it— to not only fight the battle, but to win it as well.

If we were not ready for the battle, then God would not have allowed it to come before us. I had to read that statement a few times to let the message sink in.

God knows what we can handle. He knows precisely the amount of pressure to apply to us to help us grow and prosper in our lives. We must be willing to undertake new, challenging, and exciting things in our lives to achieve the change we desire because we are either growing or dying. We don’t just get to settle into a place of comfort. Being comfortable doesn’t serve us.

When I focus on today, and sometimes even the minute or hour, it’s not as overwhelming. We don’t always have to have everything figured out to take the first step. God will help us figure it out as we go. Sometimes when I go into unfamiliar territory, I want to back up on Him. But when I can just breathe deeply and take the step before me, He will always guide me along the way.

So as the enemy comes at me with all of my fears, I just find a quiet place to pray. With my head bowed in prayer, I trade my problems for solutions, my fear for peace, and my weaknesses for God’s strength. Anytime that I seek Him, I always find Him waiting for me. And when I can shift my focus to gratitude, then I don’t have fear or feel overwhelmed.