3 But You, O Lord, are a shield ^[a]for me,
My glory and the One who lifts up my head. (Psalm 3:3 NKJV)

Have you ever been so downtrodden that you did not feel like you could even lift your head. At times like this it is like we want to collapse into our own bodies from the weight of everything.

The word “overwhelmed” quickly springs to mind in times like this. We just feel the burden is too heavy and we may not want to get out from under the safe comfort of our bed sheets. Just let the day pass us by and leave us alone

But we have a God who is there to lift up our heads, to show us a new way, and who can assuage our spirit. Sometimes it just means looking forward, meeting the new day, taking one step…then another. God will be there beside us, a shield for us in these times. We must just give over to His love and guidance.

Reflect on: A time when you were overwhelmed and burdened beyond your capability. Remember how you felt God in those times and how He saw you through. If you don’t have that relationship with Him, come to Him today and ask Him into your heart.