Encouraging Music-"I Will Be" by Natalie Grant

Encouraging Scripture-What can man do to me?

If you are feeling outnumbered, like too many people are against you or there are just too many problems to handle, remember that with the Lord on your side, you're the one with strength in numbers.

The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?  The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies.
Psalm 118:6-7 (NIV) from Bible Gateway

Encouraging Music-"You Are My Hiding Place" by Selah

Encouraging Scripture-Cast your cares on the Lord

One of my favorite ideas to come back to when I'm feeling overwhelmed is "God does not set us up to fail."  If he sets a path for us to follow, we will eventually prosper.  We fail is when we put all of the burden on ourselves.

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Psalm 55:22 (NIV) from Bible Gateway

Encouraging Music-"Lifesong" by Casting Crowns

Encouraging Scripture-The Lord wants you to return to Him

Were you full of faith at one time, all gung-ho for the Lord, but then became overwhelmed with life and drifted away from Him.  Good news...He's still there, ready and waiting to resume a relationship with you!  The words he said to the prophet Zechariah hold true today.

Therefore tell the people: This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Return to me,' declares the LORD Almighty, 'and I will return to you,' says the LORD Almighty.
Zechariah 1:3 (NIV) from Bible Gateway

Encouraging Music 8/28/10-"He's Always Been Faithful" by Sara Groves

Encouraging Scripture 8/28/10-1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Have you ever thought you didn't have any skills that were worth offering, especially the Lord?  It was His purpose to bless us with diverse gifting so we could fill unique roles, different parts of His plan.

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.  Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
1 Corinthians 12: 4-7 (NIV) from Bible Gateway