This burden isn't who I am. I'm giving it to God.

A Bible affirmation for letting go, rooted in Psalm 55:22.

Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

Psalm 55:22 · BSB

Reflection

David wrote this psalm after being betrayed by a close friend he once worshiped beside. Even then, he says cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you. Some burdens get so familiar they feel like part of you. They're not.

A prayer

God, take the burden I've carried too long. Remind me it isn't my name.

More verses for letting go

I can let go of needing to understand everything. Proverbs 3:5-6 Jesus is gentle with me. I can learn His pace. Matthew 11:29 I'm releasing what's behind me so I can see what God is doing next. Isaiah 43:18-19 I'm leaving what's behind and pressing toward what's ahead. Philippians 3:13-14 I'm opening my hands and letting God carry this. 1 Peter 5:7 I'm committing this to God, and He will act. Psalm 37:5 God has thrown my sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 God has removed my sins as far as the east is from the west. Psalm 103:12 I'm leaving justice in God's hands. Romans 12:19 Forgiving sets me free too. Mark 11:25 God has chosen to remember my sins no more. Isaiah 43:25 Not my will, but Yours be done. Luke 22:42

All verses by season of life