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Tuesday... There is a whole lot of anxiety going on.


Tuesday... There is a whole lot of anxiety going on. There really is, isn't there?

This is a very special, joyful time of the year but there is also a lot of stress and anxiety that comes with it so maybe 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) could be a great reminder for us.

It says, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." There are those around you who care for you but they don't have the resources that God has to take care of you. He really does care for you. And He is the only one who can take care of it all.

Verses 6-7 in the Amplified Bible says, "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that He may exalt you [to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time, casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]." And that is a great reminder, isn't it?

Now you may be a very special person. And you are saying over and over, "I can do this, I can handle this." But Peter says that we are to set aside our self-righteous pride and humble yourself under God's mighty hand. Now that may be very difficult for you but how are you doing with all this stress and anxiety, and all these worries and all these concerns? 

Now Peter goes on in verses 8-9a (NLT) and he says, "Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith."

Listen, you are not alone. And you don't need to handle whatever you are facing alone. So, (NLT), "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." Now that may not be easy for some but it is very simple and right to the point. So, let's do it! Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning  





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