It is possible to do work for God that may not be the work of God. This kind of work doesn’t guarantee His strength. If God tells you to do something, He gives you the power to do it. If we lack the strength to complete a task or if we are faced with bodily, mental, or emotional collapse, we may well question if we’ve missed His purpose and are instead focusing on our own needs.
Not only should we pray and commit our burdens to God, but we should also seek the support of others who will join us in carrying these burdens through their prayers. The Bible reminds us to “carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).