When the Weight of the Blessing feels Heavy

Hello Friend,

You’ve probably felt this before, or maybe you’re feeling it right now — you prayed earnestly for something, your heart deeply desired it, and you even crafted a well-thought-out 7-step plan to get it.

But then, God moved. Swiftly, miraculously, and with ease, He gave it to you. Your plan was tossed aside, and suddenly, you found yourself standing in the middle of the very blessing you longed for.

But then, days, weeks, or months later, the weight of responsibility settles in. While your heart overflows with gratitude, a part of you feels overwhelmed. And the questions creep in — Was I really ready for this blessing? Did I overestimate my preparedness?

If that’s where you are, I want to share something God showed me in Numbers 13. It’s the story of the twelve Israelites sent to spy out the promised land of Canaan.

The land was everything God had said — flowing with milk and honey, and abundant with clusters of grapes so large they had to be carried by two men. Yet, the spies also saw something else: the inhabitants were giants. And that’s where many of them faltered.

But here’s the question God posed to my heart:

Did they expect a land flowing with milk and honey to be inhabited by small inconsequential people?

We often ask God for big things — a promotion, a spouse, a child, a home, influence, or opportunities — but we don’t always consider the greater responsibilities that come with them.

“God, I want a better job” — that means more work, expectations, and accountability.

“God, I want to get married” — that means navigating life with someone from a different background, working through challenges in communication and understanding.

“God, I want a child” — that means constant care, sleepless nights, and selfless love.

“God, I want a house” — that means maintenance, cleaning, and management.

“God, I want a car” — that means upkeep, insurance, and unexpected repairs.

“God, I want influence” — that means increased visibility, criticism, and the weight of responsibility.

“God, I want to go to school” — that means dedication, discipline, and hard work.

We pray for the promise but rarely prepare for the process. Yet, just like the Israelites, we must not fixate on the size of the challenges. The giants may be real, but so is the faithfulness of our God.

He didn’t bring you to this place to abandon you. Just as He was with the Israelites — the cloud by day and fire by night, the presence in the Ark of the Covenant — He is with you now. Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, God walks with you, strengthens you, and upholds you.

So when the weight of the blessing feels heavy, remember this:

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles.” (Isaiah 40:31)


Don’t be caught off guard when the challenges arrive. Instead, stay joyful.

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10).

JOY is strengthening. Hold on to it.

Keep your gaze fixed on the One who brought you here. He will carry you. You will not fail. You will not fall. He will never put you to shame.

Keep going, dear son or daughter of God. The best is yet to come.

May the peace and grace of God be with you.

Amen.