Sometimes I feel, like we all do, overwhelmed with work and life in general. During these times, I remind myself to keep the “big picture” in mind. Will this problem matter in a month? In a year? Will I even remember what was stressing me today in a couple of years? Will this hardship define my life?

And honestly, most of the time the answer will be no. I certainly can’t remember what stressed me this exact day one year ago. I can generalize and speculate, but I don’t recall the details.

I recently heard something that reinforces this thought process for me. The speaker quoted this Scripture in order to help us focus on something bigger than ourselves and the distressing situation we are dealing with:

From the ends of the earth I will cry out to you

When my heart is in despair.

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