Sometimes I just want to shout, “I can’t DO THIS!”
Circumstances can get overwhelming.
Relationships can be frustrating.
And there are days when I just can’t figure out what to do.
I was having one of those week recently, and God used my little one to help me see the missing piece in my process.
Aster was trying to play a game on our iPad when she shouted, “Mom, I can’t do this!”
She was in the living room and I was in the kitchen washing dishes. Without even really thinking about what I should say, I instinctively responded: “If you can’t do it, just bring it to me.”
And as those words came out of my mouth, I realized that is God’s response to me, when I’m struggling.
He says, “If you can’t do it, Renee, just bring it to Me.”
When I’m hurting, overwhelmed, or confused.
God says, “If you can’t ___________ just bring it to Me.”
This week if you start feeling overwhelmed, confused, frustrated or uncertain …. remember to bring it to God.
Take what you can’t handle and put it in His hands.
Watch God take your “I can’t…” and turn it into something He can.
What is an “I Can’t…” that you can give to God this week? Share it in the comments and let’s pray for each other this week. How about we share ours, and then leave a short prayed for someone who left a comment above ours. {I’ll go first}.
Your “I can’t” can be as simple as “I can’t get all the laundry done” or as complicated as “I can’t figure out God’s will for my life” or as private and short “I can’t forgive my husband”. {If you’re reading this via email, please click here to leave a comment below this post on my blog}
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I don’t know what’s God plan is for me in my personal life. He has laid the perfect gift in my hands that I have an awesome business thanks to him. But my personal life is in shambles
I cant handle my grandson. He has been in a behavioral center now for going on 5 months. They adjusted his meds and therapy seemed to be going well. He had a release date for October twice and failed to behave. Lately he has done well and we had a 48 hour pass this weekend. At our therapy session on Friday we decided (without him present) that maybe after our session this week he could do his pass and then come home. He has been so good and cooperative. But about 2 hours before it was time to go back he went crazy. I wanted him to get his hair cut. He went off and became the old Chris. He screamed, cussed, kicked the car.
Tried to grab steering wheel, pulled and broke things off the rear view mirror. Jumped across and towered over me in my seat. Made my gear shifter turn a different direction (I thought he broke it). Put hole in drywall and pushed washing machine out of place and me around. I am so depressed. It seems so well and then crashes so hard. He has been living with us 3 years. He also stated he never wants to see us again, I know he was just mad but sometimes I want to give up and let him try it awhile. Then I am afraid of what he would do. PRAYERS REQUESTED PLEASE.
Lord, I feel very alone and lost, even though I have my family and friends around me. I don’t feel like I have a grasp on Your will for my life. I can’t believe I haven’t figured it out yet! If it is Your will, send someone with whom I can share my life and together do Your will. If that is not Your plan, help me to accept whatever is, and do Your will whatever that may be. Help me to step out in faith, knowing that you will provide. Thank You for the many blessings You have bestowed on me and my family!
I pray for all those who have reached out before me; may Your grace bring peace and help in their time of turmoil. Help us all to “Trust in the Lord with all our hearts…”
I can’t stop worrying about my health… I have adrenal fatigue. I am overwhelmed with so many protocols. Consequently I can’t focus on tasks and feel frustrated that I am not accomplishing what needs to be done.
Dear Father give Lori an awareness that she is valuable in Your eyes. Help her to heal and know that she can be all you created her to be. Because she can do all through your Son, Jesus Christ who strengthens her. Amen.
I just can’t seem to let go of the anger, jealousy, fear and worry that go along with getting a divorce that don’t want. I feel like a failure! I keep praying “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” I’m trying hard to trust God has a better plan for my life but it’s so hard, it hurts so bad!
I can’t let go of anxiety and negative thinking and I am tired of the impact it is having on my personally, and the way it is holding me back from living an abundant life, both personally, and in my marriage and parenting.
Lord, I can’t determine what you would have me do in my relationships with the people I love. I don’t know what your plan is for me and I humbly as you reveal what I should do to glorify you better.
I can’t let go of anxiety and negative thinking. I am now done with it.
Lord, I pray for Becky, I ask that you be with her as she overcomes her fear of being in the spotlight. May she think of Moses and how you provided Aaron for and help her to realise that you always, ALWAYS provide a way… In Jesus’ name! Amen.
Lord, I pray for Michelle this morning as she faces another day, another challenge to manage the stress in her life. Father God, I pray that you help her in avoiding the vices she has turned to in the past and pray that she turn to you during this difficult time instead. Lord, I know you have the power to help her overcome these temptations, as you never give us more than we can handle. Please let her take control of her eating one day at a time, Lord, just like her daily schedule and heal her husband of his vices as well.
God, I’m having difficulty dealing with the hurt and confusion of a relationship that recently ended abruptly.
Yesterday at church, one of the leaders was closing service, and said we will close in prayer. He looked at me in the 2nd row and said, “Becky, will you close us in prayer?” No, no no, my biggest fear being brought to the attention of everyone. Not being confident in speaking in public. Something God is moving me through and I want to overcome. I did not close the service in prayer, but I asked God to help me walk through this wall I have to be confident in front of others, and not worry about what I am saying. He Knows those words are right there and one of my deepest desires.
Lord, I pray for Becky, I ask that you be with her as she overcomes her fear of being in the spotlight. May she think of Moses and how you provided Aaron for Moses and help her to realise that you always, ALWAYS provide a way… In Jesus’ name! Amen.
Lord I can’t figure out whether I should be praying and supporting my son’s wish to get a hockey scholarship for college or not; also having trouble keeping up with the demands of my job.
Lord, help Michelle realize that you are her food ( the Bread of Life) & you are her husband too, in a way, as He calls us his beloved. Help her to lean into you and your word , giving her victory over the food issue and kindness and love toward her husband.
God I can’t stop turning to food instead of turning to You to manage the stress in my life. I can’t lose weight and I can’t seem to get everything done that needs to be done. I can’t deal with my husband when he drinks at night.
Father give Crystal your peace this week and grace to accomplish the important tasks and grace to let go of minor issues…much wisdom for her doctors as well as they treat her needs ..that she will have supernatural grace to rest well in Your tender love
I can`t figure out my next step in your plan for my life Lord. May your word be a light to my path and a lamp to my feet.
I cant let the walls of rejection protection down for fear of the pain yet I desire rich intimate relationship Jesus help me….
Lord help Doris find peace in this area of her life…show her you love her right where she is at and the battle is won by understanding Your love for her as she lets You work with her desires one baby step at a time…help her to value herself thru relationship with You in Your Name I ask and thank you for her life!
I “can’t” get all my work done that I need to. I am having a biopsy this week because the physician’s found a mass on both sides in my mammogram. I need God to take my “can’t” and make it His “can”
I can’t loss this fat since childhood I have been obese I have tried everything including expensive diets. I can’t stop eating the sweets are a big let down.please help me God thanks
Psalm 139:14 New International Version – UK (NIVUK)
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.