Everyone has a breaking point, and when we’re pushed to the limit, everything just feels overwhelming. We become emotionally exhausted and may find ourselves thinking, “I just can’t take anymore.” It all feels like too much to bear, and as much as we want to be strong, standing solidly in faith, we’re so emotionally exhausted that we don’t think we can even connect to it anymore. Whether it’s dealing with loss, disappointment, heartbreak, or the overwhelming demands of life, we can’t stop thinking that we’re at the edge, and our reservoir of strength feels depleted.
How do you bounce back from this? Well, the one gift we must give ourselves is to remember that, with the Lord, it’s entirely possible to bounce back—to be rescued from the edge by His mighty hand. God promises us something powerful in times of emotional exhaustion: He is our strength when we have none left. In Isaiah 41:10 (NLT), He says, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” When we’re at that breaking point and feel as though we’re going to shatter into pieces, this is exactly where God wants us to turn to Him. It’s where His strength can shine the brightest, and where we can truly experience His sustaining power. The Apostle Paul said in 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT): “But he said to me, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” This reminds us of God’s amazing grace, and His willingness to use His power on our behalf.
Am I Humbling Myself?
Sometimes, when life becomes unbearable, our first instinct is to fight against whatever is coming at us. We might think we can stand strong in our own strength, but life has a way of teaching us that this simply isn’t true. God calls us to humble ourselves in the midst of our struggles. We must bow to His sovereignty, power, and strength, recognizing that we can’t do this alone. James 4:10 (NLT) tells us, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.” Our Heavenly Father invites us to release control and let Him work things out of us. Humbling ourselves means admitting that we don’t have all the answers and that we need Him to guide us through the storm. When we surrender our will for His Will, God promises to lift us up.
Am I Willing to Let Go and Let God?
When broken pieces fall to the ground, our tendency is to want desperately to pick them up and put them back together. Our burdens are heavy on us, but we’ve convinced ourselves that if we can’t fix it, things won’t come together the way we think they should. We cling to the struggle instead of clinging to the One who holds our tomorrows—who can fix any issue or problem perfectly. In God’s Word, He invites us to release our worries into His capable hands. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) encourages, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” This is not just a suggestion—it’s a call to trust that God will handle what we cannot.
Letting go doesn’t mean giving up—it means trusting that God’s plans for us are greater than anything we could put together ourselves. It means letting go and letting God–surrendering our anxiety and worries and allowing Him to take full control. This is where true peace begins. Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) tells us: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
Can I Patiently Endure?
As God’s children, all of us have what it takes to patiently endure. The question is whether we will trust God through to the end. He deserves this level of trust from us, and we are never disappointed when we have faith in Him. Yes, in the middle of our struggles, patience can seem like an impossible task. We want relief right now, but God often calls us to wait and trust in His timing. Romans 12:12 (NLT) teaches us to “Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.” Patience isn’t about passive waiting—it’s about actively trusting God’s process while we endure the challenges that come our way.
Endurance is part of the Christian journey. James 1:2-4 (NLT) says, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” Our character and faith are strengthened through this testing. So, when you feel like you’re about to break, remember that God is doing something powerful in you through your patience.
Will I Trust the Victory Christ Won for Me?
When we’re overwhelmed, it’s easy to forget the victory Christ has already won for us. The challenges we face might seem insurmountable, but Romans 8:37 (NLT) reminds us, “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” Christ has already conquered sin, death, and every power that would seek to defeat us. The victory is already won—it is a finished work. When we remember this, it helps us to press on, knowing that even in our weakest moments, his victory covers us. We are more than conquerors, not because of our own strength, but because of his finished work on the cross.
At some point, life is going to throw all of us for a loop. It’s going to rock us to our cores, to the point where we finally understand that God is in control, not us. When life pushes us to the edge, He is faithful to deliver us. God offers us hope and strength. And it’s not a surface level, temporary solution that He offers us; it’s the fullness of deliverance and restoration He bestows upon us. We don’t have to give up. With humility, trust, patience, and faith in Christ’s victory, we can make it through. As we lean on His promises, we can endure, knowing that He is holding us up with His victorious right hand. You are not alone in your struggle, and you do not have to carry the weight on your own. God is with you, and through Him, you can overcome.■
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“When You Just Can’t Take Anymore”, written by Rev. Fran Mack. Edits by Kim Times and K. Lizzie for Sundie Morning Sistas ©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! SMS is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging Christian Women through the Word of God.