This last week I had several moments of anxiety and I’ve felt so overwhelmed. I have been super weepy and easily irritated. I told my mom that I felt like I’ve hit a wall.
According to internet idiom sites, “hitting a wall” is to become completely exhausted, fatigued, or worn out. By that definition, I truly have hit a wall this week…at work, in finding a church, with my knee diagnosis, with family dynamics, and with coordinating schedules.
I’m anxious. I know I’m not alone. Anxiety is an issue for several people, but I’m seeing more and more people talking about their mental health issues. It’s important for us to recognize that God has always been concerned about every aspect of our lives, which includes our mental health.
Even King David experienced anxiety. In Psalm 94:19, he wrote, “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” David’s heart was overwhelmed, just as mine has been this week. David expressed confidence in God and choose to find joy and peace.
As I continue to walk through this week of ‘hitting the wall,’ I take comfort in knowing that there is noting that God doesn’t already know. And there is comfort in knowing He is always available for me in times of need. His Word provides the comfort when I can’t find comfort myself. In John 16:33 God told us “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
This assurance helps me know that through His victory, we can claim victory over all anxiety.
I may have hit the wall, but soon I’ll either go through it…or around it. With God’s help.
~Emily
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