Greetings Way of Life Family,
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
What is our role as Christians in the face of threats, no matter how imminent or remote? Whether it is a virus, natural disaster, war, tragedy or a political conversation with our relatives--as believers, we should not fear in any situation. Much easier said than done, right?
What does Paul even mean when he says to cast all our anxiety on God? I imagine an experienced farm hand grabbing a 60-pound bale of hay and tossing it, seemingly effortlessly, on the back of a trailer. Farmers who have done this many times can make it look MUCH easier than it really is. They know the rhythm, the proper motions, and they have the strength in the right muscles to make baling hay look easy.
This same muscle building needs to happen in the area of casting our cares on Jesus. We will not build those spiritual muscles if we don’t work at it often.
Before getting to the point where he tosses the hay bale on the trailer like sack of potatoes, that same farm hand had to break his share of bales, and drop a few along the way, en route to becoming the solid and consistent worker that he is.
Before getting to the point where he tosses the hay bale on the trailer like sack of potatoes, that same farm hand had to break his share of bales, and drop a few along the way, en route to becoming the solid and consistent worker that he is.
In the same way, casting our cares on Jesus is not as seamless or as clean as it may sound. We have to work the spiritual muscles of trusting and obeying, whether we feel like it or not. There are many tell tale signs that come when you carry your own anxiety and worry. If those signs present themselves in your life, then you can know that the spiritual muscles need toned up.
Praying, fasting, journaling, fellowshipping with other believers, singing praises, memorizing scripture, giving glory to God with adoration and a grateful heart are all ways to help us to cast our anxieties on him. If you struggle with fear, anxiety or worry, I would love to know so that I can pray for you specifically. This is a real, growing and significant struggle for more and more people today. Remember in Christ you are a new creation, there is no condemnation, you are significant, secure and accepted by the one true God of the universe that loves you enough to sacrifice Himself for you individually.
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” Matthew 6:25-27 NLT
May the peace of God that passes all understanding be in your hearts and minds.
Love ya,
Chris
Praying, fasting, journaling, fellowshipping with other believers, singing praises, memorizing scripture, giving glory to God with adoration and a grateful heart are all ways to help us to cast our anxieties on him. If you struggle with fear, anxiety or worry, I would love to know so that I can pray for you specifically. This is a real, growing and significant struggle for more and more people today. Remember in Christ you are a new creation, there is no condemnation, you are significant, secure and accepted by the one true God of the universe that loves you enough to sacrifice Himself for you individually.
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” Matthew 6:25-27 NLT
May the peace of God that passes all understanding be in your hearts and minds.
Love ya,
Chris