Thursday, January 18, 2024

Letting Go of Anxiety


 “Cast all your anxieties on because he cares about you.”
1 Peter 5:7

“God lovingly tells us to cast our anxieties on Him.  He knows our heart and cares deeply about every aspect of our life.  As we surrender our fears and worries to Him, we experience the peace that surpasses all understanding and find comfort in His unfailing love.

In our world marked with stress and anxiety, God offers an anchor for our restless souls. Many of us are beset by storms and feel as if we must navigate life’s challenges on our own.  But the truth is, we have a Heavenly Father who is ever-present and eager to handle our anxieties.

As believers, we’re not exempt from worry, but we are called to approach our fears with a different perspective.  That is, we’re invited to shift our focus from the problems surrounding us to the One who holds the universe in His hands.  God’s care for His children is not limited to the grandiose; it extends to the tiniest details of daily life.

Casting our anxieties upon the Lord is an act of surrender, which requires acknowledging our limitations and embracing His sovereignty.  Though submitting in this way may not eliminate life’s challenges, doing so helps us face them with courage and trust.”

~ In Touch Ministries

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Be Joyful, Pray, Give Thanks


 “Be joyful always, pray continuously,
give thanks in all circumstances for this is
God’s will for you in Jesus Christ.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18