Give It to God: Finding Peace in a World of Unnecessary Struggle
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
— 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
We are living in a world full of unnecessary struggle.
Everywhere I look—online, in the workplace, even in the church—I see people carrying heavy burdens that were never meant to be theirs. Burdens of anxiety, fear, financial pressure, and spiritual confusion. It’s as if we’ve convinced ourselves that if we just try harder, if we just hold on tighter, we can control what was never ours to carry in the first place.
And my message today is simple: give it to God.
Unnecessary Struggle Is Often a Sign of Unwilling Surrender
We worry over things we cannot change, and yet neglect the very One who can change everything. That’s what makes the struggle so tragic—it’s unnecessary.
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
Why are you laboring alone? Why are you trying to fix what only the Lord can restore?
It’s not strength to carry it all—it’s pride. And pride will always wear a spiritual mask to convince you that suffering alone is noble. But Jesus never said, “Bear your burdens alone and prove yourself.” He said, “Come to Me.”
The Peace That Comes from Surrender
When I began to truly seek the Lord—not just out of crisis, but out of relationship—I found something the world can’t offer: peace in chaos.
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
Following Jesus doesn’t exempt you from trials. But it anchors you in peace that transcends the trial. When things fall apart, you stop panicking. You start praising. You stop asking, “Why me?” and begin saying, “Lord, what are You teaching me?”
This mindset shift only happens when you know that God is sovereign—and that He’s working all things together for good, even when you don’t see it (Romans 8:28).
Learning to Let Go and Let God
Let me be clear: trusting God does not mean spiritual passivity. It means doing what you can while trusting God to do what only He can.
There are two categories of struggle:
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What you can control – stewardship, discipline, prayer, faithfulness
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What you cannot control – timing, outcomes, closed doors, other people
The first category is your responsibility. The second is God’s domain.
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
— Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV)
When you begin living like this—giving to God what belongs to Him—you’ll notice something remarkable: doors close and you’re still at peace, because you know a better door is opening. That’s not denial. That’s mature faith.
Prophetic Urgency: Why This Message Matters Now
We are in prophetic days marked by global unrest, financial instability, moral collapse, and spiritual confusion. People are overwhelmed because they are carrying the weight of this world with no eternal hope.
“Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth...”
— Luke 21:26 (KJV)
This is why the Church must be different. We are not called to panic—we are called to peace. We’re not meant to fight in our own strength—we are called to walk by faith, to be lights in the darkness.
Now more than ever, you need to let go of the weight that’s been crushing your soul and give it to God. The time is short, and there’s no peace outside of Christ.
A Call to Repentance
If you’ve been holding it all in—if you’ve trusted yourself more than the Savior—it’s time to repent. Not just from sin, but from self-reliance. Lay it all down.
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18 (KJV)
You don’t have to figure it out. You don’t have to fake strength. You just need to come honestly before the Lord and say, “God, I can’t do this anymore—take it.” And He will.
The Gospel Invitation: Peace Starts with Jesus
Before you can give God your burdens, you must give Him your heart. That begins with salvation through Jesus Christ.
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Admit your sin
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23 (KJV)
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Understand the consequence
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” — Romans 6:23 (KJV)
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Believe in the sacrifice
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8 (KJV)
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Receive Him by faith
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” — Romans 10:9 (KJV)
That’s where peace begins. Not with less trouble, but with more trust.
Conclusion
Unnecessary struggle is a sign that we are trying to carry what we were never meant to. It’s time to stop being weighed down by things outside your control and start walking in the freedom Jesus paid for.
God is not just good—He is able. He is strong. He is trustworthy. So stop fighting in your own strength.
Give it to God.
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