Overwhelmed, But Still Making Good Decisions | Spirit, Power & The Church

2025-08-10

Overwhelmed, But Still Making Good Decisions | Spirit, Power & The Church The disciples had just watched Jesus ascend—and now they were waiting, unsure, and overwhelmed. But they didn’t sit still. They stayed in community, prayed together, remembered Jesus’ faithfulness, and elevated God’s Word. In this message, we walk through six biblical principles that show how to keep moving forward when life feels like too much. God hasn't left you confused—He's equipping you to make faithful decisions even in hard seasons.

The disciples had just watched Jesus ascend—and now they were waiting, unsure, and overwhelmed. But they didn’t sit still. They stayed in community, prayed together, remembered Jesus’ faithfulness, and elevated God’s Word. In this message, we walk through six biblical principles that show how to keep moving forward when life feels like too much. God hasn't left you confused—He's equipping you to make faithful decisions even in hard seasons.

Key Insights:

Staying connected to biblical community can protect you from isolation when life feels overwhelming.
Remembering past moments where God met you brings peace and clarity when your next step feels uncertain.
Having a consistent meeting place with God helps anchor your heart when the rest of life is chaotic.
Praying constantly—especially with others—keeps you aligned with God’s presence and priorities.
Obedience is often the next right step, not the final answer. God moves as we trust Him in motion.

Key Scripture: Acts 1:8

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Spirit, Power & The Church
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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