Get It Off My Chest
Sometimes a weightlifter tries to bench press too much. When that happens, the lifter may think or say, “Get it off my chest.”
We may not be weightlifters. However, we do occasionally need to get things off our chest.
To get it off my chest means to say something we have wanted to say a long time.
We may:
- Confess a wrong.
- Complain about or criticize an injustice.
- Reveal hidden information.
- Discuss a problem that worries us.
To get it off my chest usually results in relief.
We feel better when we let go of that excess baggage. The burden of emotional discomfort from pent-up feelings lifts.
When burdens weigh us down, seek support.
Life is too difficult to deal with on our own. Request help from:
- Friends
- Family
- Support groups
- Pastors
- Counselors
Everyone can use extra encouragement. We never have to bear our cross alone.
Our greatest help comes from God. When we give all our lives—burdens, sins, hurts—to God, we gain a fresh start and the reassurance of God’s never-failing presence.
Thanks to Katherine Pasour for the suggestion. Photo by Michael DeMoya on Unsplash.
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6 thoughts on “Get It Off My Chest”
“Everyone can use extra encouragement.” Surely this would be true “across the board”.
Absolutely, Beckham, and what a difference a few words of encouragement can make! Thanks for another great suggestion.
We can always “get it off our chest” when talking with the Father, Diana. It’s never good to hang on to anything that grieves us.
Blessings!
Amen, Martha. I’m so thankful for our never-failing Father.
Leave it to our friend Ms. Katherine Pasour to suggest such a good phrase. When I’ve got something “on my chest”, I’ve found the best way to “get it off” is to share it with God in prayer. He gently allows me to air my complaint or fuss about some injustice or moral collapse, and then He guides me to either leave it with Him or take it to the person who needs me to help them understand God’s view of it more clearly. Mostly, it’s “Leave it with Me and I’ll take care of it for you child.” This means that I’ve gotten it off my chest and off my mind. The when, what, and how is up to God. So enjoyed ma’am; thank you and Ms. Katherine for this week’s blessing.
Yes, J.D., we can always count on Katherine for great ideas. I agree with your assessment. When we take our concerns to God, we usually need to leave them with Him. If not, we follow God’s direction for the right path to take.