Giving Our Burdens to God: S2-E10
Living IN Jesus Podcast
Giving Our Burdens to God – Season 2, Episode 10
July 27, 2023 • 18 min
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Notes:
We all care about our lives and cherish the moments of pleasure. However, life is often filled with challenges and complexities, characterized by both highs and lows, burdens, and tribulations. So how do we navigate through life’s difficulties and persevere? The answer lies in relying on God. It may sound simple, but in reality, the God of the universe cares deeply about you and your life, more than you could ever comprehend. Even more remarkable is His loving desire to be with us and support us through every single moment.
Embracing this truth empowers us to cast our burdens and worries upon Him, trusting in His unfailing love and abundant provision. In today’s episode, Ross O’Hair and Ben Brezina talk about how to give our cares and burdens to God, emphasizing the importance of trust and intimacy in this process.
Verses:
1 Peter 5:7 – “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
James 4:2-3 – “You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.”
Ephesians 6:18 – “Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.”
| TIME | TOPICS |
|---|---|
0:25 | Introduction |
0:50 | Why is it important to give your cares to God? |
2:43 | What happens in us when we give our cares to God? |
3:27 | Ben shares a personal example of giving his burden to God. |
5:02 | Biblical example of giving our burdens to God |
7:25 | A close relationship with God is built on trust. |
8:15 | Our relationship with God influences our reaction to our circumstances. |
10:15 | Designed to depend on God in all circumstances |
10:40 | How do we learn to depend on God? |
12:45 | Trusting God is the starting point. |
13:47 | Dependence and trust lead to rest and peace. |
15:22 | The Holy Spirit is our helper. |
Theme Music:
- This Inspiration by Olexandr Ignatov
(all rights and licensing from envato elements)
Hosted by: Ross O’Hair
Participating Staff: Ben Brezina
Edited by: Ross O’Hair and Ben Brezina
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