1. Start each day with God’s word.
Psalm 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.
2. Spend significant time in Prayer
Psalm 5:3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
3. Memorize and meditate on Scripture
Psalm 119:111 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
4. Journal
Psalm 94:19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
When I am overwhelmed it is always necessary for me to get my thoughts out. Since most people don’t need to hear what I have to say or need to give me a solution, it’s mostly a way for me to logically work through what’s bothering me. Getting things out on paper help me process and this is a great way for you to process as well.
5. Spend time doing things you enjoy – playing with your children, making music, writing, coloring or any other hobby that you usually don’t have time for.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
During this time be with your family. Do the things you don’t have enough time for. Teach your children to filter their choices through this verse.
Remember lastly what II Corinthians 3:2 tells us
You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone.
People are watching and learning what we believe by how we behave during hard times! Let’s show them Jesus!