"6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen." 1 Peter 5:6-11 (ESV)
These verses have been going through my head a lot over the last 36 hours. "Casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you" we are not meant to bear our anxieties, our worries, our fears alone.
Shortly after I got married my mother in law gave us wall décor that says "Good Morning, this is God, I'll be handling your problems today" I look at that every morning as a reminder that God is in control. He may not handle my problems or anxieties the way I want Him to or the way I think He should, but handing over my anxiety (especially as it relates for my need to be in control) and problems to Him will always have a better result than trying to handle it myself in a worried, frustrated or angry emotional state. God know what we need better than we do. Trust Him.
1 Peter 5:7
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