Do you ever feel heavy or burdened after praying about the problems of others? I used to have a real issue with not being able to LET GO of what others were going through. It was as if whatever problem they were experiencing, I would be going through it WITH THEM. It was like, I just couldn’t shake it, and that person and problem stayed with me ALWAYS, until there was a breakthrough, resolve, or end. And I’m telling you, the heaviness that I felt was just too much for me to handle!

We are not built to carry burdens of the heart. Not ours, or anyones! They are much too heavy. It is not healthy hanging onto them or carrying them around with us. Even though they are not tangible, problems are emotionally HEAVY and can be exhausting, if not handled in a healthy way. There has to be a RELEASE and a way to walk in FREEDOM, when acting as an intercessor in prayer.

That release is JESUS. How do we walk in freedom? We give it ALL TO HIM. Psalm 55:22 tells us, “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” We are to be like a conduit. A conduit acts as a channel for conveying water or other fluid. Fluid flows through it, but doesn’t pool inside. It is ever flowing! THAT is how we are to be when it comes to intercessory prayer. The prayers flow through us and out of us, unto the Lord. We are to be a conduit to Christ. God holds it all. Exodus 14:14 says, “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”

We convey, meaning, we deliver prayers up to the Lord, but we don’t keep carrying them. We can lift people up, give them to God, and trust in Him completely for the outcome. Because of His all knowing ways, we can trust that His ways are the very best, even when we don’t understand, the why. Proverbs 3:5-6 confirms, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” He has plans and purposes we will never grasp, this side of heaven. Philippians 4:6-7 exhorts us to, “Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus.”

The key to not being burdened after praying on behalf of others, is learning how to trust the Lord for the outcome, believing that HE KNOWS BEST. If we can trust the Lord and walk in faith for that situation, then we ourselves will not continue to carry the burden. We can give it to God and walk in peace, knowing that He is actively working on taking care of that situation. Psalm 46:1-2 tells us, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea…” Knowing that God, who created the entire universe, is in control of that prayer request is powerful and reassuring! Praise God!!! GOD is GREAT.💯🙌🏻🎉

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