We live in a time where we have many opportunities to worry. Jesus said that in the last days there would be wars and rumors of wars, and I think we would all agree that these are the last days. But if the last days began 2000 years ago, how much closer are we today to the end? Sometimes when I wake up, my mind begins rehearsing everything that has been happening in our world, from global events all the way to family issues and concerns. I have an opportunity to allow myself to be overwhelmed by all the situations. But then, almost subconsciously, I find myself singing a little song that I learned many years ago.
The lyrics go something like this: “I cast all my cares upon You. I lay all of my burdens down at Your feet. And anytime I don’t know what to do, I just cast all my cares upon You.” It’s a simple song with a simple melody, but it has a great impact on my attitude and helps me refocus as I begin the new day.
Are you like me? Do you have “opportunities” to worry about life? Try casting everything on Jesus. He wants to take our concerns, our burdens, and carry them for us. He wants us to trust Him with everything in our lives, the big things and the small things.
Whatever your challenges, whatever your struggles, or your worries, let’s agree to take every opportunity to cast our cares on Him, because He cares for us! Keep praying and never give up. If you are asking the Lord for something, keep praying. If you need His peace or wisdom, keep praying. If people around you are hurting, keep praying. If the answer to your prayer hasn’t come, keep praying. Never, never give up!
I said this last month, but it never gets old – thank you for standing with us in prayer and financial gifts! Together we will see the testimony of Jesus grow in India! “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.” (Habakkuk 2:14 NASB)
Blessings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus,
Thomas