“Let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrew 12:1
Obedience as a Weight in Serving God, Obedience, while vital and life giving, can sometimes feel like a weight because it demands sacrifice, discipline, and surrender of our own will. When we choose to serve God and others, we’re not just performing tasks, we are aligning our hearts with His will, even when it’s hard or uncomfortable.
Here’s how obedience can feel like a weight:
Obedience as a Weight in Serving God, Obedience, while vital and life giving, can sometimes feel like a weight because it demands sacrifice, discipline, and surrender of our own will. When we choose to serve God and others, we’re not just performing tasks, we are aligning our hearts with His will, even when it’s hard or uncomfortable.
Here’s how obedience can feel like a weight:
- It Challenges Our Flesh
Obedience often goes against our natural desires, comfort, and timing. Jesus Himself demonstrated this in the Garden of Gethsemane when He prayed, “Not my will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42). It was heavy, but holy. - It Requires Consistency
Casual service can come and go with feelings. But full obedience calls for faithfulness—even when no one is watching, and when it costs something. - It Invites Spiritual Resistance
When we obey God, especially in ministry or leadership, we often face spiritual warfare, criticism, or discouragement. That pressure is real. Yet, “greater is He who is in you” (1 John 4:4). - It Means Saying ‘No’ to Other Things
Serving obediently might mean turning down opportunities, relationships, or comforts that don’t align with God’s call. That denial can feel like a burden, but it is the yoke of Christ, which He promises is easy and light—compared to the weight of sin or compromise (Matthew 11:28–30).
Just A Reminder: Obedience may feel heavy at times, but it is holy weight, the kind that strengthens your spirit, deepens your walk, and glorifies God. It’s not a burden to break you, but a weight that builds you for the purpose He has called you to.
