Worship Wednesday

My lovely family, it’s Worship Wednesday!!💃

I want to share something with you that I believe is a word in season. Many times, when I’m too stressed, too overwhelmed, too burdened, I find it hard to worship. My prayers feel like they shoot straight from the pain point almost as if the only thing I can speak about is the heavy thing weighing on me. I end up saying, “Lord, please show me mercy and do ABC for me.”

I don’t know about you, but some burdens are so distracting that they consume our focus. The grief of losing a loved one is the same; it can be all-consuming. I may not know exactly what you’re going through, but I want to walk you through the path and process of casting your burdens onto the Lord so that your worship is not distracted.

One of the biggest challenges people face is financial strain. As you get older, the bills pile up, the world increases its demands on your pocket, and the things you never had to think about at 15 are now unavoidable. There’s no dodging them. It’s hard to pray when your account is empty, when you have no job, when you’re in debt and even worse when there’s nobody to help you.

But here’s where I want you to start: abandon the orphan spirit. I’m teaching you what I had to learn myself. You are not dealing with this issue alone, even if it feels that way. God wants to help you. You might say, “But how? I’ve been praying.” Yes, but perhaps you’ve been praying panic prayers or doubtful prayers. And scripture says that such people should not expect to receive anything from God.

So how do we cast our burdens on the Lord?

It starts with relationship. Who is God to you? If you said, “My Father,” then think about what that means. Those who’ve had the privilege of a good father know that a father provides. A wealthy man whose child is starving is a wicked man. And if an earthly father provides for his children, don’t you think God your heavenly Father, is better than man? Would He sit in heaven with streets of gold while you struggle to pay fees? Struggle with grief? Struggle with sickness?

The issue is often relationship. I cannot walk up to a stranger and ask them to do ABC for me but in relationship, confidence is born out of faith. Faith that says, “This person loves me and has my best interests at heart.” Stop seeing God as far away. Start seeing Him as your present, loving Dad. Approach Him as you would a father you trust:

“Dear Dad, this is what I’m facing. I can’t help myself. I need ABC. You told me to ask when I need help, so help your son/daughter.”

How you ask shows the depth of your relationship. And when you come to Him as a child who knows their Father’s love, you can truly cast every burden on Him knowing He cares for you. Today I want you to go before God in worship with a list of things you need. Please trust me, I’m not bluffing. I’m telling you the truth. Write it all down. Put on a praise song and dance. Put on a worship song and worship while holding that paper. If you like, carry it in your hands as you praise and worship.

When you finish, read it to God and pray that prayer above, then thank Him. Remember, you are speaking to your Father! Cast the burden, release your praise, and watch what God will do. I can’t wait to hear your testimony.

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