Freedom From Worry

Freedom from Worry

1 Peter 5:7 (NLT®)

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

Worry, anxiety, fear, and their friends don’t just appear for any reason. They show up when we feel that we are the ultimate solution to the problem, that we are responsible for driving whatever change is necessary to improve the situation. We feel like we must take on the burden of creating our own peace. In fact, true peace comes when we are able to shift our trust from our wisdom, ability, and resources to God’s wisdom, ability, and resources. Where our wisdom is lacking, God’s is not. Where our ability is lacking, God’s is not. Where our resources are lacking, God’s are not. God cares for us so much that He wants us to give Him our worries and cares. A burden that seems overwhelming to us is light for Him. I’m learning to initiate a “trust transfer” in which I intentionally place my trust in Him more fully, day by day. The degree to which I am able to do that is the degree to which I am able to have peace in my heart and mind.

THINK ABOUT IT

Is there anything or anyone you depend upon for security, happiness, provision, or peace more than you depend on God for those things? If so, repent and transfer all of your trust to the only One who is completely able.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, forgive me for when I have carried the burden of worry and fear instead of trusting You completely for the cares of my heart. Help me gain a lifestyle of coming to You first when I need help or when I hurt. In Jesus’ name, amen.