1 Peter 5:6-11

6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up
in due time. 7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
 8Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring
lion looking for someone to devour. 9Resist him, standing firm in the faith,
because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the
same kind of sufferings.
 10And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you
have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm
and steadfast. 11To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Meditation:
1. It’s hard not to be anxious when we’re suffering.  Leaving everything to
God when we are desperate and stressed out seems difficult indeed.  But
Peter has a promise that will help.  Suffering lasts only for a little while.  God
will restore you, and make you strong.  And in His time will call you up to
heaven to share in His own eternal glory.  Whatever today’s pain, we have
the promise of strength, and the prospect of glory – forever.
2. Many things in today’s life cause anxiety for us – finances, jobs, school,
illness, conflict.
3. What anxieties do I have?  Write them down.  Read this passage again.  Cast
the cares upon God by telling Him my worries one by one and ask for His
guidance and care.

Prayer & Journaling:
The anxieties I have are: finances, job/ministry, leading as a husband, time-management...
God, I am willing to cast all my anxiety to you because you cares for me.