OBJECTIVE: To identify resources available to us to fight the feelings of being overwhelmed; drowning or being buried under the weight of all that we are faced with.
Day 1: Matthew 11:28-30
- To whom is the invitation for rest given in this passage? (verse 28)
- What is the difference between one who labors and one who is heavy laden? (verse 28)
- Are you laboring or are you loaded with a lot of burdens? Are you experiencing both conditions?
- What is the prescription for finding rest? (verse 29)
***KEY TERMS:
Ye that labor = G2872 – kopiao (verb) –
-To feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard: (bestow) abor, toil, be wearied.
-To grow weary, tired, exhausted (with toil or burdens or grief;
-To labor with wearisome effort
Are heavy laden = G5412 – phortizo (verb) –
-From G5414 – phortos – which means something carried i.e. the cargo of a ship;
-To load up (properly, as a vessel or animal), i.e. (figuratively) to overburden with ceremony (or spiritual anxiety):—lade, by heavy laden.
-To place a burden upon , to load one with a burden
Day 2: Philippians 4: 6-7
- What are the 2 basic commands given in this passage?
- What is the prescription then or antidote for anxiety or worry?
- What is the result of telling God what you want or desire?
- What is the role of Peace according to this passage?
- Why do you think your heart and mind need to be guarded?
***KEY TERMS:
Be anxious = G3309 – merimnao (verb)
–Comes from the noun, merimna, which implies the idea of distraction, being drawn in different directions;
-To take thought, to be full of or troubled with cares.
Shall guard = G5432 – phroureo (verb)
–to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates).
-figuratively, to hem in, protect:—keep (with a garrison).
Day 3: Psalms 32:8
- What are the 3 things listed in this verse that the Lord promises that He will do for us?
- How do each of these 3 resources supply aid to your assignment?
- Read Psalms 32:9.What should your response be to the Lord in light of what He offers in verse 8?
***KEY TERMS:
I will instruct = H7919 – sakal (verb)
– to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent;
-To cause to consider, to give insight;
-To cause to prosper and have good success.
And teach = H3384 – yarah (verb)
–figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the finger), to teach:
-To direct, inform, instruct.
In the way = H1870– derek (masculine noun)
–a road (as trodden);
-figuratively, a course of life or mode of action.
I will guide = H3289 – ya ‘ats (verb)
–to advise; reflexively, (give, take) counsel(-lor);
-To deliberate, devise, plan
*** Key Terms definitions are taken from Strong’s Concordance and Thayer’s Greek Lexicon.
DIG DEEPER:
1. The Blog Post – It’s All So Overwhelming!
2. The Devotional – You Don’t Have To Do This Alone!
3. Prayer Room – My Help!