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INTRODUCTION

Stuck replaying old mistakes? Trapped in yesterday’s story? It’s time for more than just a fresh start — it’s time for a complete reboot. God wants to help you with a new purpose for your life so that you can move forward with boldness and courage.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!” —2 Corinthians 5:17

In this collection, we’ll journey through John’s Gospel and The Psalms, learning how to say “Goodbye” to the following emotions and obstacles:

April 19/20
Goodbye Fear
April 24/27
Goodbye Old Identity
May 1/4
Goodbye Regrets
May 8/11
Goodbye Insecurity
May 15/18
Goodbye Burdens
May 22/25
Goodbye Limitations

Text: Psalm 55:16-23 (CSB, Old Testament)

Today’s Takeaway: Don’t pick up what Jesus put down.

Week 5 - GOODBYE BURDENS

I. BURDENS

Reveal Answer

US (vs 16-17)

A. Burdens

us to desperate prayer. (v 16)

“Casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you.” —1 Peter 5:7

B. Burdens

persistent prayer. (v 17)

“Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:6-7

II. GOD

Reveal Answer

US FROM OUR BURDENS (vs 18-19)

A. God

us from our conflicts. (v 18)

“One who is righteous has many adversities, but the LORD rescues him from them all.” —Psalm 34:19

B. God

because of who He is. (v 19)

“Because I, the LORD, have not changed, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed.” —Malachi 3:6

III. WE

Reveal Answer

OUR BURDENS TO GOD (vs 20-22)

A. Transfer

even in betrayal. (vs 20-21)

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” —Matthew 11:28-30

B. Transfer

an act of faith. (v 22)

IV. GOD

Reveal Answer

US AFTER WE CAST OUR BURDENS (vs 22-23)

A. God

us when we release control. (v 22b)

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.” —Isaiah 41:10

B. God stabilizes us through life’s storms. (vs 22c-23)

“When He has swallowed up death once and for all, the Lord God will wipe away the tears from every face and remove his people’s disgrace from the whole earth, for the Lord has spoken. 9On that day it will be said, “Look, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he has saved us. This is the Lord; we have waited for him. Let’s rejoice and be glad in his salvation.” —Isaiah 25:8-9

Application: Operation Reboot

Start Today:

1. Reveal Answer
   the specific burdens weighing us down right now.
   

2. Reveal Answer
   casting those burdens on God through specific prayer.
   

3. Reveal Answer
   when we try to take back burdens we’ve already given to God.
   

4. Reveal Answer
   that God will sustain us even when circumstances don’t immediately change.
   

CONCLUSION: What steps do you need to take to truly cast your burdens upon Jesus?

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