Thursday, November 18, 2021

Listen to the Word
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7)

Peter says the most important antidote to anxiety is the simple fact that God cares for you. If God doesn’t care, then you have reason to be anxious. If God sees the bad things that happen in your life and says, “Big deal, I’ve got six billion more, and I can always make another,” then get used to the stress. But if God cares enough for birds to make sure they are well fed, is it at least remotely possible he will take care of you? You don’t have to worry, because your Creator is watching out for you. You don’t have to be full of cares, because God cares for you.

Live the Word
Thank God for caring for you, and ask him to remind you of his compassion the next time you begin to feel anxious.