Confidence in who has control?

Step 2 of “Do you take your burdens to the Lord?” focuses on the news Hezekiah hears in Isaiah 37:10-12. Life measures out burdens daily that should bring us to our knees. Even in the smallest matters we are really powerless. Instead we think we’re different and that we can fight alone against any problem and succeed in our strength. We believe we are in control of our destiny. We choose to ignore the existence of a Sovereign God who is working to woo us to acknowledge and trust Him. Eventually, our burdens overwhelm us. Either we succumb to life’s pressures, make a deal with the world and its ways, and become like everyone else, or we take our burdens to the Lord. Which is it for you?

The aim of this step is to help members identify their life concerns/burdens (no matter how small or how large). How do you plan to do this? Is asking a question sufficient?

You could ask members to brainstorm potential problems that trouble OTHER people instead of identifying THEIR own issues. If you’ll note on a marker board member suggestions as they call them out, you’ll make a long list. Generalize their responses as you note them on the board. Write as many as time allows since writing down an answer communicates how much you value their input!

Then make it personal by asking member to locate and confidentially note what burdens they are facing at this point. Read God’s promise to help (Isaiah 41:13).