In great fear and distress Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, and the flocks and herds and camels as well. — Genesis 32:7
Whenever I begin to feel completely overwhelmed by all the things that I have to do, I stop, take a walk, and thank God for my blessings. This is my way of reminding myself that while I need to do my best, I also need to let go and trust that God will help me. After my walks, I always feel calmer and more connected to God, and as a result, I am a far better and more effective.
It is human to experience feelings of fear, distress, and to feel overwhelmed at times in our lives. Even men like Jacob experienced these feelings. But then we always have the choice to let go of our fears. You can “cast your cares on the LORD” (Psalm 55:22) and have faith that He will help you.
And while we must put in the effort to do what we can to help ourselves, like Jacob did, we can remain calm knowing that God can do what we cannot. He is our Helper, our Protector, and our Savior.
