Monday, November 18, 2024

Listen to the Word

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.  (1 Peter 5:6-7)

Do you struggle with stress? Are you worried and anxious? Is there something you are facing that makes you want to pull your hair and scream, or pull someone else’s hair and scream? If so, this week’s Scripture will offer you some hope. 

Peter encourages you to cast all your anxiety on God. The Greek word that is translated “cast” literally means “throw upon.” Just toss your concerns at God. Fling your worries away to him like you are bailing water out of a leaky boat. You don’t have to carry your cares alone. God wants to help. Give all your stress to Him!

Live the Word

The next time you notice yourself feeling worried today, let it be a cue to pray. Take the thing you are stressed about and cast it on God in prayer.