22/06/2023
When the troubles and trials of this world threaten to overwhelm you, who or what do you turn to?
If you are anxious today, you have an open invitation to lay down your burdens, and let Jesus carry it for you. He understands when we get anxious. He sees our worries, our pain, and our fears even when we can’t find the words to express them. He cares for you, which is why you can cast all your cares on Him.
There is only One who truly cares for you, the Lord Jesus, who can calm all your anxiety. Just come to Him. He loves you, He cares for you, and He has GREATER plans for you. If you are carrying a heavy burden in your life, why not give it to the One who is more than willing to carry it all? Our yoke is often too heavy because we decided to carry it alone.
We can come to Jesus with any of our concerns in prayer but this doesn't mean that He will just remove all the trials; He can do it but He did not promise that He will “just remove it” because He's not a genie that is obligated to make all our wishes come true.
When we come to Him, the promise is that we will find rest for our souls and we will receive peace that surpasses all understanding. The assurance is based on who He is. While the suffering may still exist, you will find peace as you trust in Him to help you carry it, and to sustain you through the trial because those trials will help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation (Romans 5:3-4)
Jesus never said that life in this WORLD will be easy, but He promised, we will never be alone. When no one seems to understand you, always remember that the Lord Jesus does!
What do you need to lay down at the feet of Jesus today? Cast all your cares on Him, because He cares for you, and He loves you.