The weight that is not yours
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”1 Peter 5:7
Reflection
To cast is different from handing over with apprehension. To cast is to throw at once, far, without revisiting. Much of our anxiety is something God wants to carry, and we insist on holding. Today, make a list of what is weighing on you. Cast each item, one by one. Walk away lighter.
Prayer
Father, receive what I cast today. I release it. Amen.
Put it into practice
Write a list of your worries and, one by one, hand them to God in prayer.
To reflect on
What weight do you say you handed to God, but keep secretly carrying?
Bible text: King James Version (public domain).