“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
For our fourth Sabbath in our Lenten journey we have an opportunity to evaluate our anxiety levels. Worry and stress are the ach enemies of Sabbath. We can never enjoy genuine rest while we are holding onto the cares of this world. In the parable of the soils, Jesus talks about the seed (Word of God) that falls among the thorns which represents the worries and cares of this world. He says that these will choke out the productivity of the seed in the life of the believer.
Have you ever felt “choked” or smothered by the cares of this world? This is all too common among those in Northern Virginia especially. Even if we have time to relax and get away our peace that we long for is stolen away by our inner anxiety.
Peter knew about anxiety and gives the advice in today’s Scripture, give it to God. In other words…let go and let God! He cares for you and He is big enough to take on your heaviest burdens. Try to experience sabbath today and allow your mind to be refreshed by God’s all sufficient grace.