Overwhelmed

Two influences are present in our lives. One is God, and His constant availability and care; the other is the influence of the world. The influence of the world is disruptive, full of strife. It pulls us away from God. We cannot isolate ourselves from the world, but we can put its distractions aside. We can lean towards God.
God sometimes seems far away, but He isn't. He is always near, always available. When He seems far away, it is really we who have left Him.
God always understands.
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. Psalm 142:3
David wrote this psalm when he was hiding from King Saul in a cave. How overwhelmed he must have been, having been anointed as the next King, yet chased by Saul and needing to hide. He didn't know how long he would need to remain in hiding. It might be years before he would be able to return to a normal life. David was often discouraged during these times, but by focusing on the care that God had for him, David was able to remember God's goodness. It is the very psalms that David wrote and sang that gave him the remembrance of God.
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name; the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me. vs. 7