Have you ever felt totally overwhelmed? I sure have.
Demands press down on us. We have responsibilities and pressures. There are things that must be done, and we are not sure how to do them. In addition, we don’t think there is time to do it all.
We are overwhelmed.
What do we need in a situation like that?
Principle: Our feelings tell us what we need.
Surprisingly enough,we don’t need a solution to a problem, or more energy, or a magical person to come along and help us get it all done.
We need courage.
COURAGE: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
Elder Henry B. Eyring said this:
The Lord promised love for others and courage to the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery when the tasks ahead of them could have seemed overwhelming. The Lord said that needed courage would come from their faith in Him as their rock:
“Fear not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for your reward.
“Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail.
“Fear not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for your reward.
“Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail.
Principle: Our feelings tell us what we need.
Many times when we feel overwhelmed, we need courage. Our tasks seem daunting. We don’t know how to proceed. We are confused, and we don’t think we have the energy to needed to be successful.
