This Is Not Yours!2

“Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to [a]be shaken.” Psalm 55:22 KJV

Beloved, no burden is yours to carry if you belong to Christ. The Word of God makes this clear: “Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7). The songwriter declares, “Take your burden to the cross and leave it there.” Why then are you still carrying what the Lord has already borne for you? Jesus Himself said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). The truth is simple, rest belongs to you; burdens do not.

The wise man in Proverbs 16:3 instructs us, “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” Stop injuring your peace by holding onto unnecessary worries and fears. Commit every concern to the Lord and allow Him to carry the weight. When you hand over your cares in faith, He exchanges them for rest, strength, and peace. Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:6, “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

Beloved, every burden you release in prayer is replaced with divine rest. Jesus has already carried your sickness, your sin, your shame, and your poverty (Psalm 103:1–3; Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24; 2 Corinthians 8:9). Stop holding on to what He has nailed to the cross. Give Him your burden and take up His peace, His joy, and His provision.

Prophetic Word: I declare today that every burden weighing upon your heart is lifted! Every worry and care you have carried too long is exchanged for divine rest. The peace of God overshadows your mind, the joy of the Lord strengthens your heart, and the hand of God sustains your steps. You shall no longer be shaken, for the Lord Himself carries you.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I thank You because You are my Burden Bearer. I cast every care, fear, and anxiety upon You today. I refuse to carry what You have already carried for me. I receive Your peace, Your joy, and Your rest. Teach me to trust You fully and to live in the freedom of faith. I decree that my mind and heart are sustained by Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.