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Daily Devotional: When responsibility becomes a burden

Responsibility has a way of slowly turning into burden. What begins as faithfulness can quietly become weight we were never meant to carry. In this devotional, we are reminded of a central truth that is easy to forget in leadership, work, and life. God never asked us to carry the outcomes. He asked us to remain connected to Him. Drawing from Psalm 55:22, 2 Corinthians 4:7, and John 15:5, this message explores what happens when we take on weight that belongs to God alone. Scripture invites us to cast our burdens on the Lord, not once, but repeatedly, because responsibility has a way of creeping back in. Left unchecked, that weight becomes crushing. Paul’s image of treasure held in jars of clay reminds us that our fragility is not a flaw. It is evidence that the power belongs to God and not to us. Jesus reinforces this truth by declaring that apart from Him we can do nothing. Fruit is not produced by effort alone, but by abiding in the vine. This devotional speaks directly to leaders who feel responsible for everything, who carry outcomes, culture, and results as if everything depends on them. It challenges the subtle pride that hides behind control and invites a different way of leading. One rooted in trust, dependence, and shared responsibility. You will be encouraged to reflect on where weight has shifted onto your shoulders that God never intended you to carry, and what it might look like to release responsibility without disengaging. This message is an invitation to return to abiding, to trust God with the outcomes, and to lead from connection rather than control. Key themes in this devotional: • Casting burdens on the Lord • Abiding versus controlling • Leadership responsibility and pride • Fragility and God’s strength • Releasing outcomes to God • Trusting God with weight _____________________ Bible Verses: Psalm 55:22 (ESV): Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (ESV): But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. John 15:5 (ESV): I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If this devotional encouraged you, consider liking, sharing, or subscribing for more faith based leadership and devotional content. _____________________ To learn more or join a faith-driven community that strengthens both body and spirit, visit https://www.PaidFor.com. Built on the truth that Jesus paid the full price, PaidFor helps you train from identity, not for it so every workout becomes worship. Sweat With a Purpose™.