Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you (1 Peter 5:7).

The Word of God gives us clear instructions for living. For example, 1 Peter 5:6-7 says, “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” What a truth this is! God doesn’t want you burdened with the cares of this life. He tells you to cast every one of them on Him: your worries, anxieties, and concerns.

The Amplified Classic makes this even clearer. It says, “Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully” (1 Peter 5:7 AMPC). Act on the Word; refuse to worry about your children, your family, your job, your finances, or your future.

There’re people who, if they’re not anxious, they think something is wrong. They’ve made worry a lifestyle and even bear worry wrinkles as proof. But that’s not God’s plan. The life He’s given you is a tranquil life, established in peace and anchored in prosperity. He cares for you affectionately and watches over you diligently. He’s not watching you to judge or condemn you but to do you good.

The Bible says He rejoices over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17). He daily loads you with benefits (Psalm 68:19). It should help you understand why He said, “…Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them..." (Matthew 6:25-26).

Live free from anxiety, and enjoy the peace and rest that comes from knowing, serving, and trusting the Lord.

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