One night recently I went to bed with the weight of unknowns on my heart. They snuffed out the sleep I was longing to get.
We can so easily overlook, or forget, that there is a bigger picture than what is visible in our lives presently. There is Someone holding it all together and that someone is not any of us.
The reminder, or knowledge of this, comes as we are in church weekly and also take in God’s Word each day.
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7, NASB)
We need to give all of it – the anxiety, the concern, the worries – to Him. Once and for all. He is more than able to take care of it, even better than we are able, I would dare say.
One of my favorite verses is:
“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” (Psalm 138:8, NKJV)
God is concerned about the very things which concern us. He does not dismiss our anxieties, worries, or concerns as trivial or unimportant. If they matter to us, they matter to Him.
What does this mean for us when our hearts are burdened? Join me at Woman to Woman Ministries HERE and let’s talk about it.
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Joanne, I left a comment on the other page, but it’s so nice to find your blog!
Have a wonderful week!
One of my favorite reminders is Philippians 4:6-7.
“ God is concerned about the very things which concern us. He does not dismiss our anxieties, worries, or concerns as trivial or unimportant.”
This truth is a great encouragement for the times in which we live. Bless you, Joanne
Yes, I often find comfort when I realize not a sparrow falls to the ground without my Father knowing it. We are of more value to Him than sparrows!
Wonderful article, Joanne! I love this line: “When those cares come pressing in, we need to preach the truth to ourselves, about ourselves but also about those for whom we are concerned.” You’ve shared some of my favorite verses, and I am thankful for this encouragement today.
Amen Ms. Joanne. I too have experienced far too many nights, laying awake and worrying about things that I have no control over and many others that will likely never happen, but steal away my rest all the same. The only thing that helps, and I hate that often it seems it’s my “last resort” is going to God and asking Him to carry this load for me. Life can sometimes get too heavy for us to bear. I’m so glad that He is always there and always willing to help us shoulder the load. He gives us rest.