What burdens are you carrying that God never intended for you to bear? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, David Rosenfeldt shares a deeply personal reflection on recovering from shoulder surgery, navigating business challenges, and learning to release emotional and spiritual burdens to God. Inspired by a powerful exercise at a Rise Leadership retreat, David explains how the "rocks" we carry represent past wounds, fear, anxiety, guilt, and the need to control everything ourselves. Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical examples, he explores how faith allows us to exchange heavy burdens for God's peace. This episode discusses: Learning to let go of emotional baggage Finding purpose through life's challenges Psalm 55:22 and Matthew 11:28-30 Recovering from childhood wounds Growing in faith instead of religion Living with integrity when no one is watching Protecting what you consume mentally and spiritually Discovering peace through gratitude, perspective, and purpose If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or carrying burdens that seem too heavy, this message is for you. Scripture References Psalm 55:22 Matthew 11:28-30 If this message encourages you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help us build a community focused on living with purpose, faith, and intentionality. Purpose Effect, Christian podcast, Christian encouragement, faith journey, giving burdens to God, Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11, spiritual growth, Christian motivation, personal testimony, healing through faith, recovering from surgery, shoulder surgery recovery, emotional healing, purpose driven life, biblical encouragement, Christian leadership, overcoming anxiety, overcoming fear, trust God, Christian living, relationship with God, gratitude, accountability, integrity, purpose, perspective, personal growth, spiritual maturity #Faith #ChristianPodcast #Purpose #TrustGod #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #PurposeDrivenLife #BiblicalTruth #Gratitude #Integrity #Recovery #Hope #ThePurposeEffect Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The Purpose Effect 01:30 The Rise Leadership retreat and the bag of rocks 05:10 Why we keep carrying burdens God never intended 08:45 Psalm 55:22 — Give your burdens to the Lord 12:15 Healing childhood wounds through faith 17:20 Jesus offers rest to the weary 22:00 Grace, accountability, and living with integrity 28:15 The Home Depot story: Character when no one is watching 34:10 Protecting what you consume 40:30 Finding peace through perspective 46:20 Recovery, purpose, and trusting God's plan 52:00 Final encouragement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices