Casting All Your Cares
It all begins with an idea.
"Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares for you." 1Peter 5:7 NLT
Each day seems as if there are more things added to my already overly-filled plate of circumstances and responsibilities. I feel as if "Overwhelmed" should be my new name. There is never enough time or energy to address all of the duties that seem to call Me. I'm drowning and I can't seem to get a handle on what to do and how to do it. BUT... One day as I was sitting quietly in thought, trying to calm myself down from the pressures of life, I heard deep down in my soul- " I will never leave you or Forsake you." I almost looked around as if the voice was coming from outside of me. Then as I sat for a moment I recognized the voice of my Heavenly Father speaking. Life can get so weighty and so filled with discouraging circumstances that we can forget the promises of God (Who is at the same time your Heavenly Father). We forget that we have Someone greater than the circumstance that we can run to for safety, shelter, comfort and direction. And mostly, we forget the depth of love He has for us. Now!, My Sister, cast all of your concerns on your Heavenly Father because He cares for you!
Prayer Focus:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for being the Great I AM, Ruler, Redeemer and King I'm so thankful that I can come to You with my concerns and you never turn me away. Life has become so complex. I'm overwhelmed and I need Your Help! I'm bombarded with all the issues of life and I don't know what to do. Save me Lord. Just like you saved Peter when he was drowning... Save me Lord. Please show me what to do. Please give me wisdom and insight and discernment to make the correct decisions. Show me how to prioritize each situation. I surrender each area of frustration to You. I thank you for the courage to handle everything You have allowed to come my way. Help me to put You first.
In Jesus' Name
Amen
Application Exercise
Take time to write down everything you have on your plate. You can even draw a circle representing a plate and divide them like a slice of pie. Talk to God about each one of them. Ask Him to help you determine which ones need to be taken off. If they don't align with His Will for you or they go against His Word scratch it off by drawing a line through it. Next, ask the Lord to help you prioritize the things that are left. If the things that are left are things that He has allowed, then ask Him for the strength, wisdom and courage to complete each obstacle with Joy. We'll be praying for you. God's Grace.