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 can’t seem to be the godly wife God wants me to be. My husband doesn’t take my needs and wishes into consideration when making decisions for us. I feel like I don’t matter. I keep trying but last night I really lost my temper and said a lot of hurtful things to him, he is really hurting now. I feel ashamed! We really need prayers to get past this.
Hi Carrie
I know that it can be very unsettling when you and your husband are not in sync with each other. I go to The Village Church in Flower Mound, TX. Our Pastor is preaching on “A Beautiful Design” which is about men and women’s roles according to the Bible.
If you get a chance you should go online and listen. It might help you and your husband see how God wants you to live and treat each other. It’s been very interesting, because they way he explains it makes so much sense, but the world and temptations makes it much more challenging. I hope that you’re both open to listening to his podcast, it might just help.
Lord be with Carrie and her husband. Let them sit down and be with you and let them surrender their differences to you. Lead them out of their anger and confusion on how they are with each other. In Jesus Name. Amen
Here is the link: http://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons/
Lord, I pray you will remind Lisa that you are all she needs to fill all the broken areas of her life. You alone are Father to the fatherless, provider for the single mother, the best friend we will ever have. You see every tear we shed, every heartache, every injustice we have endured, and you promise to make our crooked paths straight. I pray you will show your face to Lisa & will be a lantern on her path. Please Lord lead Lisa closer to you & wrap your loving arms around her. Make her feel safe & protected. I am struggling with my fear of not bring able to provide for my family. As a single mother of 4, I am yet again in an unstable work environment. The company is not doing well and layoffs are soon to come. I want to enjoy my children and demonstrate a faith that relies fully on The Lord and that includes not living in fear. I feel very vulnerable financially.
God I can’t stop to worry about my future, my family, my financial, my kids and my work problem.Help me lord im just feel exhausted and fearfull !! 🙁
I can’t seem to get myself to bring all my things that are in storage since my husband and I separated to my new apartment. I need to bring the POD from Northern California to Texas. I just moved into an apartment with my daughter. We need are things to make this place a home. I’m scared to see all of my things knowing that I have to probably sell some things because they won’t fit in the apartment. Some things I won’t have a problem with others I don’t want to but I’m not sure why. I really don’t want to be reminded that I am no longer with my husband – for the last year I haven’t dealt with it. One reason I came back to Texas was to try and work things out but my husband has shown me that he does not want that. So now I need to move forward and I’m sad that my family is no longer together.
I really can’t and don’t want to deal with this next step – So Lord I’m surrendering this to you. Please give me the peace and courage to move forward on this. I pray the process is smooth and easy to get everything to Texas. With a price I can afford. Lord I know that you have been with me every step because I couldn’t have done it with out You. So please continue to be with me and guide me through this next season.
LORD,
Please guide Lydia to do the next right thing. Wrap your loving arms around her and her daughter. Be with them as them make their new home. Show them that in their weakness, you are strong.
Amen
Thank you Aimee for the prayer –
Dear Lord, be with Janet as she goes through this difficult time. Your word says we are to not fear or be dismayed for You are with us. Comfort Janet and let her know that You can handle every difficulty that comes her way. Strengthen her and uphold her. Amen
In Gods perfect timing I so needed this today. We are dealing with a family member that is an alcoholic and doesn’t want to be helped. Dealing with someone that has all these problems doesn’t just effect her…its like a pebble in the water rippling and touching so many lives. She is living in our home as is currently homeless. She continues to sneak her drinking and lieing. My husband is so patient with her and honestly I am growing increasingly frustrated. Its just exhausting.
i know I can’t handle this on my own…I give it all to God. HE will show us the way.
Dear Heavenly Father – thank You for giving Kim the strength (mental, emotional, spiritual) to love her family member with an alcohol problem. I pray for a complete distate to overcome the family member’s desire for alcohol and lies. Please Father give Kim an extra measure of Your grace and love to share with others. We stand together in giving it all to You, Lord. We ask for revelation of Your way to handle this matter. In Jesus Name…AMEN.
I am just so overwhelmed with life. Recently divorced with no family and lost most of my friends in the divorce. Now I am trying to raise 2 kids that are trying to find their way in life while dealing with a broken family. I have prayed and prayed for so many years for the holes in my heart to be filled and each time it feels like the Lord is ignoring me. My faith used to be so strong. I used to be able to encourage others and now I feel empty.I have no desire for church, no desire to reach out to the Lord in prayer. I do not understand why he chose me for this path or what I have done to deserve such lonliness. I have tried all my life to be a good person and follow him and now it truly feels like he has turned his back on me. I honestly do not know where to turn..I have been faithful for so long and waited on the Lord but it seems he never hears or answers me. I am just exhausted with my attempts to hold onto my faith while waiting for the Lord. I don’t know how much longer I can continue to trust and wait on him. 🙁
You are not alone Lisa. I am struggling with a very similar situation & resulting feelings. I have no special words of wisdom, no answers for you. Just know that I am right there with you. Things I have come to learn/work on absorbing are that feelings can lie (just because I feel alone, does not mean that God has left me) and that God’s nature does not change when my circumstances do (he is not just there in good times). I pray that God will direct you to the right resources for you & your family in this tough time. Also that his peace will invade your heart.
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Lisa – I know that everything seems overwhelming. The one thing I know is that when you’re feeling the worst, you need to be in the Word and asking for the Lords help and guidance. Don’t turn away from him because this is the time you need to be going to Him, not turning away. It may seem like He’s not there for you but He is. Get into a LIfe Group with your church, so that you have support while you are going through this difficult time. They can pray for you and they can support you, so you don’t feel like you’re alone. It might feel uncomfortable but you need to pursue the Lord. It will get better – it won’t be in your timing but in the Lord’s timing.
Be grateful each day for what you do have. You’re not alone ever!!! Seek the Lord and He will give you peace and courage to walk through this.
It’s been a difficult weekend. My financial situation is pressing, my daughter and grandson are living with us now, my husband is out of town working until Thanksgiving and my car died on the way home from work Friday night. Very likely that it cannot be repaired, or if it is, we are looking at the neighborhood from $2,000 to $3,000. Trying to get a car loan is going to be difficult now but I have to have some transportation getting to work. I have turned this issue over to God, as He is in control…however, it is still affecting my every thought. Prayers are very much appreciated.
I can’t deal with having MS. It is causing so much nerve pain in my body. I can barely move. I don’t know what to do anymore. I don’t want to live my life in pain all the time.
Father, we know that you are the Great Physician and you know everything that is going on regarding Karen’s condition. Please touch her today to reduce the pain that she is having, work beside her doctors that attend to her and help them get medication and therapy that will reduce this pain. Grant her peace that only you can give and direct her thoughts to you. Your grace is sufficient for our all of our needs and we thank you and praise you. Amen.
I can’t face the reality of my life. An emotionally abusive marriage ended years ago but the divorce negotiations are still on-going and have stripped me of my family, my dreams, my home, my confidence and left me in a huge financial hole. Prayers for protection, relief, justice and restoration have gone unanswered. It feels like God has taken my “I can’t” and responded with “God won’t” instead of “God can”.
Lord please bless Lyn as she is dealing with an the residual effect of an abusive marriage that is still on going. Lord you are in control of all situation I as that you show Lyn you are God of all and that you are her protection and comfort during this time. In Jesus Name
Wow….I need this simple, yet very important reminder!! I just told someone the other day that I’m throwing my hands up in the air and yelling, “I quit!” I can’t do it all, handle it all, deal with it all and I’m so frustrated! What a great reminder to give it to God. Thank you!!
I can’t figure out if I should move for my job that I enjoy (and leave my family and friends behind) or stay where I am and find another one.
Hey Jessica
I have been in your shoes. I moved a 24 hour drive away from all my friends and family 15 years ago. Praying that God will make it clear to you where he is leading you and that he will give you peace. Not an easy decision, that’s for sure! I think that no matter what you decide, God will use you where you are.
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I can’t figure out how to give it all to God.
Lord continue to show Katie how much you love her and want the best for her.
I struggle with anger toward myself and others. I am so exhausted. Just reminded to give those I can’t statements to Him today!
I can’t seem to let go aND let God!! I know He is calling me but I can’t seem to let go and give him full rein!!
God I can’t stop bingeing please take this from me. I love you.
Abba – please help c’s grandson. please take away whatever hurt or physical damage he may have that is causing his outbursts. please help him to know Your love for him, please calm his poor little soul. help him to know his gramma loves him & wants him to be with her but there has to be a safe environment. please Father God. please.
I have been sick for two months with a repeat infection. It is very painful, and debilitating. I have been praying and asking God to heal. I know He is faithful, but I am just so weary, some days I “can’t” see the end of this.
I can’t seem to be able to conquer the control of food in my life. While I continually try to crave God and not crave food, it seems that when I am tired and in a hurry, food wins. This week, moment by moment, I am going to replace my “I Can’t” with “He can!” Thank you so much for this very timely word from the Lord!
I have been there, Angelique. The whole “me” life crumbling while the outside me is fine. I am oraying that you will find our God to be your Refuge and Fortress is all things. He will uphold you and lead you. A light to your path. Nothing is too hard for Him. Tell Him, and give Him the burden. He is so much better at this stuff than we are. Praying for you!