When God places a burden on your heart, it is a unique and personal reminder from Him that He believes in you and therefore entrusts you with certain tasks. Whether this burden feels like an immense responsibility or carries an overwhelming sense of anticipation, the reality remains: God has placed this mission firmly in your lap for some specific purpose. In this blog post, we will discuss a few things you should do if you feel God has placed a burden on your heart.
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What Should You Do When God Places A Burden On Your Heart?
Once you recognize that the burden you feel in your heart is from God, it’s time to take action. Here are a few things to do:
- Pray: Ask God for guidance and clarity, as well as strength and courage to carry out His will.
- Meditate: Take some time to meditate on the burden and really understand what God is calling you to do.
- Ask for Help: You don’t have to carry out the burden alone. Reach out to others for advice and guidance, and ask them to pray with and for you.
- Research & Prepare: Do your research so that you can be prepared and confident in fulfilling the mission that God has called on you for.
- Take Action: Once you have taken all the necessary steps to prepare, it’s time to take action and trust God to see you through.
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How Do You Recognize The Burden God Has Put In Your Heart?
Recognizing the burden God has placed on your heart can be challenging, but there are a few signs that can guide you:
- Persistent Thoughts: If a particular thought or idea that is in line with the Word of God keeps coming back to you, regardless of how much you try to dismiss it, it may be a burden placed by God. It could be to pray for someone, evangelize, speak up, or go see someone.
- Alignment with Scripture: When a burden aligns with Biblical principles and teachings, it’s an indication that God may want you to do this. God won’t direct you towards something that contradicts His word.
- Inner Peace: Even if the path seems challenging or even impossible, there’s a sense of peace and rightness about it in your heart.
- Confirmation From Others: When others independently affirm your thoughts and feelings, it can be a sign that the burden is from God. During a service, someone shares a prophetic word either generally or to you, and it’s in line with the burden God has placed in your heart, this is also a sign.
- Opens Doors: You notice that opportunities related to fulfilling the burden are becoming available as if doors are being opened for you.
God can place something in your heart to influence you towards a particular decision or task. It is His way of guiding and prodding you to do something. He may call on you to serve Him by taking part in a missionary trip, volunteering at a local charity, or becoming an advocate for social justice.
You may also feel God calling on you to pursue a particular career path, take on a certain role in your church or community, or even move across the country. Whatever He is asking of you, it’s an incredible opportunity and honor—and an equally daunting task.
What if the burden is a song?
When God puts a song in your heart, sing it!
Sing out loud and with joy, because it is a reminder of God’s faithfulness. The burden doesn’t have to be a complicated task; it could simply be the uplifting lyrics of a song that you can share with others.
You may also find yourself writing music or lyrics that express what God is speaking into your life, as He often uses artistic expression to communicate His love and grace. Singing or writing music can be a powerful way to share your faith with the world, and is a reminder that we serve an awesome God who cares deeply for us.
What does the bible say about God placing burdens in our hearts?
There are no explicit verses in the Bible that speak about God placing a burden directly into our hearts, but there are several scriptures that explain how He calls on us to act and serve Him.
One such scripture is Romans 12:1-2, which places a burden of holiness on us, urging us not to conform to worldly patterns. Philippians 3:13-14 speaks of the burden of living up to our God-given potential, while Ephesians 6:6-7 admonishes us to serve God with all our strength and in whatever we do.
Other bible verses include the following:
- Deuteronomy 10:12-13
- Isaiah 58:6
- Acts 15:28
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
- 1 Peter 5:7
- Colossians 3:23-24
When God places a burden in your heart, it’s important to remember that He has equipped you with everything you need to fulfill that mission. All we have to do is trust Him and take the step of faith to carry out the task He has assigned to us.
