Biblical Answer

When we're feeling overwhelmed, it can be challenging to rest in the Lord. Our initial response might be to try and take control of the situation or to worry about the future. However, the Bible teaches us that rest is essential to our spiritual journey, and it's not just about taking a break from the world, but about finding our strength and peace in the Lord.

In Psalm 37:7, we're encouraged to rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him. This means that we need to look back to the foundation of our love and affection for God, and remember where our Source of power lies. We must recognize that God has saved and sanctified us to exhaust us, but we are to be exhausted for God's purposes, not for our own. This means that we need to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when we're facing circumstances beyond our control. We can be overwhelmed by suffering and death, but we can also be overwhelmed by God's love and presence.

So, how do we rest in the Lord when we're feeling overwhelmed? First, we need to take the first step and trust in God's goodness, even when we don't understand what's happening. We need to be willing to surrender our control and our worries to Him, and to seek nourishment from His Word and His presence. Jesus offers himself as the source of comfort and rest, not just abstract principles. He says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) This means that we can find rest in the Lord, even in the midst of overwhelming circumstances, by coming to Him with our burdens and our fears, and trusting in His love and presence to sustain us.