Cooking with Anna Exhausted And Overwhelmed

by Anna Hamilton

January 2023 is over, and I am still unsure where it went. This past month has been one full of stress and anxiety. I have felt constantly exhausted and overwhelmed. Between my husband and myself we have had three family members in the hospital, one of whom had a very serious surgery. We have been spread between north and central Alabama, keeping our families going as well as our business going. Exhausted and overwhelmed is an understatement.

My husband is a good example of how to properly handle stressful situations, I on the other hand need a full-blown intervention! Luckily, the word of God provides ways to handle stress and what to do when you are feeling overwhelmed. We are going to look at six things to remember when you feel overwhelmed. These six simple

Greek Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp olive oil

½ cup chopped celery

¼ cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 4.5 oz. can green chilis

2 15 oz. cans northern white beans

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. oregano

1 Tbsp. Greek seasoning

1 Tbsp. dill weed

4 oz. cream cheese

1 lb. chicken breast, cooked and chopped

2 cups chicken broth

Directions:

Place all ingredients in to a large stock pot and simmer until warm and ready to eat! Seriously, it’s steps have helped me so much this month and I hope they are able to help you as well.

Number 1: God has a plan for you! “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). When the plans you have completely fall through, don’t fret, God has plans for you better than you could ever imagine. I have major trouble with control. I am a true firstborn and love, I mean love, to make plans. In my mind, this month was not supposed to be this chaotic. It has been a struggle for me to let go of my strict plans and know that God has my life planned, and His plans will provide me the future I need. Knowing that God will take care of me has been such a comfort.

Number 2: God will make your “storm” calm. “That day continued on page 23 that easy! You can also place everything in a slow cooker and set on low for 4-6 hours. You can serve this soup with pita chips and feta cheese.

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