Worries rob us of inner peace and don’t help at all in solving problems. But still we are often oppressed with worries. Therefore Jesus gave us the solution on how to handle them.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1. Peter 5,7
Cast all your worries on Jesus, he cares for you. You are not designed to carry worries. Your worries won’t change the situation, but they depress you and before you know it, everything around you seems hopeless and gloomy. Jesus doesn’t want you to feel this way. That’s why he tells you to cast all your worries on him. He knows how to handle them and he has the solution for your problems. Often, when we worry about something, we agonize about how the solution could look like and how to get out of this situation. Nevertheless we are no step closer to the solution and are even more depressed instead. Casting the worries on someone else who will take care of them sounds like a very good idea. But how does one do it, casting all worries on Jesus?
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4,6-7
If something worries you, bring it to Jesus and let him know what troubles you. By letting Jesus know what worries you, you are casting your worries on him. Instead of letting your thoughts circle around the problem and the worries, talk to Jesus about it. Tell him what worries you, how you feel and let him know what scares you. Then ask Jesus to take care of the issue. Thereby you care your worries on Jesus and your heart will be free. God’s peace brings rest to your heart. And if the worries come back knocking at your door, just do the same thing again. Your worries are in the best hands with Jesus for he has everything under control. Remind yourself that you put the issue in Jesus’ hands and that he will take care of it. Thank him that he knows the solution and will manage everything for you.
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1. Peter 5,8
Worries are the devils attempt to get you looking away from Jesus and focus on the problem instead. But did you notice, that this verse says the devil is looking for someone to devour? You belong to Jesus, so the devil won’t find you. Because from this moment on, you cast all your worries immediately on Jesus.