when overwhelmed

a prayer of Asa, King of Judah...

"Lord, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. O LORD, you are our God; do not let man prevail against you."

2 Chronicles 14:11

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and another...... of Jehoshaphat, King of Judah...

"For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us.

We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you."

2 Chronicles 20:12

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And in both cases, God delivered them...

"For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth

to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him."

2 Chronicles 16:9

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another prayer when overwhelmed,

this one in a song by Kim McMechan...

Could I just sit here a while

Know that there's nothing that I need to say

Safe in the knowledge that You know my ways

Love me completely, no need to hide a thing

Could I just stay here a while

Letting You melt away all of my fears

I feel Your comfort when You are so near

I'll hide myself in the shelter You've made for me

Could I

Could I

Could I just kneel here a while

Doing what I was created to do

Bowing in reverence, I long to adore You

Willingly giving all that I can surrender

Could I just rest here a while

Letting You whisper my burdens away

In all of my journeys there's no other place

Where I find refuge, strength for my weary heart.

(from the CD All I Need Vineyard Music Canada)