Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
Sometimes we can take in the entirety of God’s word for us. These verses are a good example. Occasionally we can cast a worry upon Him for a while; but we seem unable to case ALL our cares upon Him, PERMANENTLY. It really is a question of pride. That’s why this verse ties humbling ourselves with casting our cares. To cease worrying means to let go of control; that’s all about pride.
We seem grotesquely fond of our worries. We must have a love for them since we have such difficulty casting them away. Jesus has told us “Don’t take an anxious thought for tomorrow. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.” There is a reason that our time is wrapped into 24 hour cycles. God a plan in giving us things “new every morning.” We just are not wired to handle more than 24 hours of responsibilities. When we try to handle more; we fail to do what we must do TODAY. When we worry about tomorrow, we pull tomorrow’s clouds over today’s sunshine.
What’s your favorite worry? Your children? Your money? Your future? Do not worry about anything.
Just think what it would be like to spend just one day worry free. It’s what He wants for us and promises is possible. Why do we doubt Him?
Cast and be blessed.
Nick
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