Golden Nugget: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Daily Verse: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” —1 Peter 5:7

Daily Message:
Anxiety is defined as “distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune.” Life can certainly be full of that. Watching the local news only to learn about the latest murder, hearing a bad doctor’s report from a close friend, losing your job—all these things make us anxious, to say the least. Even if the bad thing didn’t happen to us directly, the “What if it were me?” question can torture us. 

The most natural response in a world filled with bad news is to live in constant terror and feel all alone. But today’s verse gives us a better plan. The plan is to put the weight of our fears on God. Some people find this easier to do than others. But simply talking to God about your deepest fears and asking for his help in managing them is a great first step.

As awesome as that is, it doesn’t stop there. Today’s verse tells us that God really cares about me and you. No matter how irrational our fears may be, God cares. We can rest assured that we are not alone. 

Consider This:

• What are your top three fears?
• How do these fears affect the way you live?
• What is a new way to manage your fears?

Take Action:
Take note of your top three fears and practice putting the weight of your fears on God by praying about them. Talk to another friend about your fears to help create a more tangible support system.