“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.”
--Colossians 4: 2
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us…”
--Psalm 67: 1
I woke up and looked at the time. It was 6:09. I didn’t know why I had awakened almost an hour before the clock radio was to come on. I couldn’t remember any dreams, but I was aware that my heart was beating too fast. I could feel it in my chest and behind my eyelids. I was lying on my stomach with my hands under my pillow. My fingers were tingly. I wondered momentarily if I was having a heart attack, but I felt no pain. I turned over on my back...
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Thoughts to Ponder/Points for Discussion
- Sometimes it is the little every day distractions that seem to fly in our faces and overwhelm us. Have you felt you’ve taken on too much lately?
- If you are feeling overwhelmed, are there Bible verses or prayers that can help? What are some other things you can do to relieve your stress?
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