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From the ends of the earth I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed.

Lead me to the towering rock of safety. Psalm 61. 2. Sometimes we can't change all the stuff in our lives that feels bigger than we can handle.

But whatever feels bigger than you is still puny compared to the rock that is higher than you.

When I feel flat out overwhelmed and underqualified and out of sorts, I'm learning not to run away from my stress.

I'm also learning not to run to a bag of chocolate.

Instead, I'm learning to run to God to His Word in the overwhelming middle of my stress.

When I run to God's Word, even just one verse, I find that God is my refuge and strength and ever-present help in of trouble.

Psalm 461. When I run to him, I find that my refuge isn't an escape from my stress.

God is my refuge.

I'm reminded once again that my strength doesn't come from me and my stamina or drive.

My strength comes from the Lord. He is the rock that is

higher than I am. When I run to his word, I discover his law is my delight and it protects me and keeps me from totally freaking out or giving up or falling apart

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He really is the rock that is stronger and higher than anything you and I face.

If you feel the need to run away, lace up your cutest running shoes and go for it, but run into the strong

arms of Jesus. He is your strength. He is your rock. He is your refuge.

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