Isn't it weird that one minute you can be perfectly at ease, and the next moment you're facing an emotional freak-out?
We all have them—difficult or unexpected moments when our emotions start to freak out, hijack our brains, leaving us shaking, or making us feel completely overwhelmed.
We all have them—difficult or unexpected moments when our emotions start to freak out, hijack our brains, leaving us shaking, or making us feel completely overwhelmed.
The
truth is each of us face very real challenges. And it's helpful to remember we’re human, and this side of
eternity our imperfect minds and emotions will sometimes be a challenge. And
that can make us feel like a hot mess and a half.
Which is where prayer comes in.
Which is where prayer comes in.
Two
keys that always help me are simple and free (thank God!) The next time your
emotions start to spike, take a deep breath and pray. Deep breathing calms our
nervous systems, and prayer changes everything. (And pssst…a cup of chamomile
tea is always a good option!)
Here
is a simple prayer to get you started:
Lord,
Help me. Calm my heart, calm my mind, and calm my emotions.
Jesus You are my peace. Be my peace right now, right in the middle of my emotional frazzle. Fill my mind and emotions with Your peace.
I invite You into my situation, Lord. Be here with me. Give me wisdom. Give me grace. Give me wise and encouraging words, not destructive words.
And Lord, I'm grateful that You understand my emotions. Please help me not to allow myself to be hijacked by them, but give me the ability to hold myself calm. Calm me and my emotions with Your very real presence.
In the awesome name of Jesus, Amen.
One
last thing. Below is my go-to verse when I’m on the brink. It reminds me that
Jesus freely offers me His peace, and that I don’t have to allow myself to be
troubled. THAT is something I'm still learning!
Peace I leave with you; My
[own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do
not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves
to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and
intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.] (John 14:27) (AMPC)
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57 comments:
Such a beautiful prayer and verse! Thank you for sharing! My email is danaleann@gmail.com
Perfect prayer and verse for me! I needed this! Thank you. Hoping to win a copy, I would love to read! (And I would review too...I saw your IG post;-)
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My daughter is going through a separation from her husband right now and this is such a powerful reminder that Jesus is our peace in these troubling times. Thank you for this encouragement. I would love to give her a free copy of your book. Melissa at mkraemer4011@gmail.com
I love this!! Thank you! My email is jmjedlicka@outlook.com
Thankful that those moments come quicker as I walk with Him. janeannmc@gmail.com
Thank you for your encouragement
I love this this. God's timing is perfect. There are hard trials that I face right now and this a great reminder of God's loving peace and grace. God bless you ` tamaralammers@hotmail.com
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Needed that prayer this AM!
Oh Julie...reading this post this morning was truly a God ordained moment! I so needed this particular scripture & prayer! I need to memorize both... westernrose55@gmail.com
Only God knew that I needed this in my email this morning. I look forward to reading the book. My email is amandajmiller2009@gmail.com
Oh yes hot mess here some days, so thankful for the Lord and your prayer to start the morning! jenn56093 @ yahoo.com
Wow...great post and I think this book would definitely help me. I feel like a hot mess in so many areas of my life. The mess seems to spill from home, to work, to church, and back and forth between. Thank you for the prayer and your dedication to helping others.
Nicole
tallulahjane65(at)yahoo(dot)com
Julie, thank you so much for this post! I feel so overwhelmed with my emotions today and this post is perfect! May God bless your day!
As I read your post this morning I became more and more calm, it was just what I needed today, prayer works, thank you for making it real and reminding me. karens.korner11@gmail.com
With my husband passing away last month my emotions are running wild; a promise I hold onto is "With GOD all things are possible." Mark 10:27 My email is pjdivine1019@charter.net.
Thank you, Lord, for delivering this message at this time in life. You are faithful! Melnissa@hotmail.com
The Lord always knows what we need,and I needed this not only for today, but for all those days my emotions try to take over and control my day!. This is also my go to verse. jdrobinson215@gmail.com
Thank you for the reminder of peace, but it reminds me of something Sheila Walsh said in her devotional.
Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Christ! That is even more comforting to understand it that way..... Blessings to you!
I pray for peace and rest multiple times a day. This would be a great book to have. Thanks. Cjsamonds@bellsouth.net
The perfect prayer exactly at the perfect time for me. Thank you for giving me the words I could not find for myself! I would Love to be blessed with your book! RunerRita@aol.com God Bless You!
thank you. great timing as I really need to calm my emotional turmoil. Thanks
This is such a beautiful prayer. Thank you.I would love to read this book. angie.rakes@gmail.com
I needed this prayer this morning and for the season of life I am in. Thank you. Yahwehsisters@yahoo.com
Thanks for the reminder of how prayer & scripture redirect our minds! janlnymeyer@gmail.com
Thank you for your words. God knew that I needed this today and even though I shouldn't be surprised, sometimes it amazes me how God can put just the right person or word or prayer or verse in our lives just when we need it the most. God bless you & your ministry! attema@alliancecom.net
Thank you for your encouraging words. Love the title of the book. Would love to win. Kimndavidb@gmail.com
Wonderful prayer. I copied this and saved it to my phone pictures under favorites so I can pull it up and pray it when my emotions become a hot mess!
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God's timing is always perfect! I have been a hot mess the past few days struggling with home move that is riddled with problems. I printed the prayer and put it in my prayer journal. What lovely words of encouragement! Thank you!
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My mess is a mess. Would love to read this book.
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Such a good reminder to take a step back, breathe and pray. Good to be able to release and realize we don't have anything under control but God does. He always knows what's best for us. Thanks for the reminder. aprange82@gmail.com
Such a good reminder to take a step back, breathe and pray. Good to be able to release and realize we don't have anything under control but God does. He always knows what's best for us. Thanks for the reminder. aprange82@gmail.com
Thank you for these beautiful words to live by! I WILL read this book AND get it for my sisters to read..... even if I don't win! Thank you for your blog. I look forward to reading it every day. jgarrity@housingnm.org
The Lord knew I needed to see this prayer for my emotions. This morning, I asked the Lord specifically to help me and speak to me about something I am going through in my life right now. I got to work, pulled up my email and there it was, A Prayer For My Hot Mess Emotions.
I really needed this today. Thank you.
What a great reminder?! I need to hear and know how God will help me with my hot mess of emotions all the time! God is good! Thanks for the email and chance to win a signed copy of your book! stephaniesstephens@gmail.com
I really needed to read this today, as I am indeed a "hot mess" and so in need of Jesus's peace that passes all understanding.
Laura - jehovah_12@hotmail.com
Thank you so much for this email!! I really needed it! It was right where I was at yesterday and felt so lost and overwhelmed!
Thank you for the reminder of the supernatural peace available to us.
KB kbak4rgv@gmail.com
Thank you for the reminder that I do need God's help and that I need to ask for it.
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Thank you for your wisdom and ministry. songbirdpoet@myactv.net
Thank you for this email! With a lot of changes in our family within the last few weeks, I know I have been a hot mess! I really need to hear this today and would love to read your book.
Tasha- beckteam@gmail.com
A friend shared this at a time my niece needed me to share with her. I have downloaded from Amazon to my kindle so I can read. However, I would love to share a copy with my daughter. Thank for letting God speak through you.
I definitely pray right away for peace!
Thanks for this email, comforting to read. Elbhmr@gmail.com
I feel like this is my life...a mess at times. Great post!
Sherri J
savvyblog@yahoo.com
These simple prayers are vital for everyday living - thank you so much!
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I look forward to your posts on Facebook everyday. I found your pages while my husband was recently in hospital. He was in perfect health and one day about a month ago he started showing symptoms of concern. Took him to ER and they found mass on brain which turned out to be a grade 4 cancer (most aggressive kind). Our family and friends have been amazing but our God has been even greater bringing me closer to him through prayer and Bible reading and offering me comfort that way. Your daily posts are gentle reminders and each day has been right on point. Thanks for keeping His light shining! sassynails4you@yahoo.com
Thank you, Julie. I am "on the brink" way too often! Blessings on this vital ministry to us hot messes,
Jen
jeanettelevellie@gmail.com
My older sister is now in home hospice from cancer. Stinkin hard. She fell 3 times in the last 10 days. We are grateful she hasn't broken anything, but it seems she no longer has the strength to walk at all.
I'm printing this prayer. snow_lightt@yahoo.com
Thank you Julie. As usual, your prayers really hit the mark. Life can turn into such a hot mess - so quick! I always pray for God to help me stay calm and help me watch my mouth. Thanks again and have a wonderful week!! Cherie K. bck4045@hotmail.com
God's timing is always so perfect. Just had a conversation today with a coworker about feeling emotional and frazzled - your prayer is something I will definitely use and share. My email address is kelkiey@sbcglobal.net
Sounds like a wonderful book! Would love to have for our small-group study! Cmlarsen24@@yahoo.com
Great verse! ryanrice@zoominternet.net
Started a new business that seems to be a dead end at every turn. I feel like this is something I am supposed to do. Your prayer was just the thing I needed today. tnvol4now@comcast.net
This would be so beneficial for my life.
lecarter1@cougars.ccis.edu
Hi Julie; I am so glad that you made it through Irma okay. I was just reading your blog, and saw your book, From Hot Mess to Blessed. I have been a "hot mess" for a long time now. I have been way to stressed lately, and I'm sure I would benefit a lot from reading this book. Have a blessed day! My name is Nena, and my email is chilndbh@yahoo.com
My life has been a hot mess for the past two years. I would love to be chosen for a copy of your book to get direction in how to get my life back on track.
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