Have you ever cared about something so much that you couldn’t stop thinking about it? Maybe it was a pet you were worried about, a friend who was going through a hard time, or a cause you really believed in. That feeling of caring deeply is sometimes called having a “burden” on your heart.

The prophets in the Bible (like Isaiah) had burdens from God. God put important messages on their hearts that they just had to share with people. They cared so much about what God wanted them to say that it felt heavy, like carrying something important.

Here’s something to think about... do you have a burden for people who don’t know Jesus? There are billions of people in the world who have never heard about God’s love. Some live far away in other countries. Some might live right next door! And they need to hear the Good News about Jesus!

When we care about something, we do something about it. We can pray for people who don’t know Jesus. We can give money to missionaries who tell others about Him. We can share Jesus with our own friends and family. We can ask God to use us to make a difference!

Think About It: Close your eyes and think about this: There are people all over the world (including kids just like you) who have never heard about Jesus. How does that make you feel? Ask God to give you a burden, a deep caring, for people who need to know Him. Then ask Him to show you what you can do about it!